Agilent Technologies B1500A User Manual

2-40 Agilent B1500 VXIplug&play Driver User’s Guide, Edition 3
Driver Functions
agb1500_reset
agb1500_reset
This function places the instrument in a default state. Before issuing this function, it
may be necessary to send a device clear to ensure that the instrument can execute a
reset. A device clear can be issued by invoking agb1500_dcl function.
Syntax ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb1500_reset(ViSession vi);
Parameters vi Instrument handle returned from agb1500_init( ).
agb1500_resetTimestamp
This function clears the count of the timer (time stamp).
Syntax ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb1500_resetTimestamp(ViSession vi);
Parameters vi Instrument handle returned from agb1500_init( ).
agb1500_revision_query
This function returns the driver revision and the instrument firmware revision.
Syntax ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb1500_revision_query(ViSession vi,
ViChar_VI_FAR driver_rev[ ], ViChar _VI_FAR instr_rev[ ] );
Parameters vi Instrument handle returned from agb1500_init( ).
driver_rev[ ] Instrument driver revision. Returned data. Up to 256 characters.
instr_rev[ ] Instrument firmware revision. Returned data. Up to 256
characters.

Agilent Technologies B1500A Specifications

General

Type	Semiconductor Device Analyzer
Model	B1500A
Maximum Voltage	200 V
Number of SMUs	Up to 10
Frequency Range	DC to 1 MHz
Connectivity	USB, LAN
Channels	Up to 10
Interface	GUI

Summary

Installation

System Requirements

Details the necessary hardware and software for the driver.

Installing VXIplug&play Driver

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing the driver.

Before Programming

Covers pre-programming setup and configuration steps.

Driver Functions

Function List

Lists all available driver functions with brief descriptions.

Parameters

Details the parameters used by various driver functions.

Status Code

Describes the status codes returned by measurement functions.

Function Reference

Provides detailed descriptions and syntax for each driver function.

Visual Basic Programming Examples

Programming Basics

Basic information and steps for programming with the driver.

High Speed Spot Measurement Example

Example demonstrating high-speed spot measurement using Visual Basic.

Staircase Sweep Measurement Example

Example for staircase sweep measurements.

Breakdown Voltage Measurement Example

Example for measuring breakdown voltage.

Leakage Current Measurement Example

Example for measuring leakage current.

C++ Programming Examples

Programming Basics

Basic information and steps for C++ programming.

High Speed Spot Measurement Example

Example demonstrating high-speed spot measurement in C++.

Staircase Sweep Measurement Example

Example for staircase sweep measurements in C++.

Breakdown Voltage Measurement Example

Example for measuring breakdown voltage in C++.

Leakage Current Measurement Example

Example for measuring leakage current in C++.

Sampling Measurement Example

Example for sampling measurement in C++.

CV Sweep Measurement Example

Example for CV sweep measurement in C++.