Agilent Technologies B1500A User Manual

Agilent B1500 VXIplug&play Driver User’s Guide, Edition 3 2-51
Driver Functions
agb1500_setIv
b. Output voltage slew rate becomes 1/2 of the rate when starting the settling
detection.
The condition b means that the quasi-pulse source applies the voltage close to the
measurement voltage.
Syntax ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb1500_setIleak(ViSession vi, ViInt32 channel,
ViReal64 range, ViReal64 voltage, ViReal64 compliance, ViReal64 start, ViReal64
hold, ViReal64 delay);
Parameters vi Instrument handle returned from agb1500_init( ).
channel Slot number of the slot that installs the SMU to be used. See
Table 2-2.
range Voltage output ranging mode. 0 (auto) or positive value (limited
auto). For the available values, see Table 2-3 and Table 2-4.
start, voltage Start voltage and measurement voltage (in V). See Table 2-4.
Difference between start and voltage must be 10 V or more.
current Current compliance (in A). See Table 2-4.
hold Hold time (in seconds). 0 to 655.35 s, 0.01 s resolution.
delay Delay time (in seconds). 0 to 6.5535 s, 0.0001 s resolution.
agb1500_setIv
This function specifies staircase sweep source and sets the parameters. The sweep
source is used for the staircase sweep measurements and the staircase sweep with
pulsed bias measurements.
For the staircase sweep with pulsed bias measurements, the sweep output
synchronizes with the pulse output by the agb1500_setPbias function.
Syntax ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb1500_setIv(ViSession vi, ViInt32 channel, ViInt32 mode,
ViReal64 range, ViReal64 start, ViReal64 stop, ViInt32 point, ViReal64 hold,
ViReal64 delay, ViReal64 s_delay, ViReal64 comp, ViReal64 p_comp);
NOTE range, start, stop, comp parameters
Available values depend on the unit. See “Parameters” on page 2-8.
Parameters vi Instrument handle returned from agb1500_init( ).

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++.