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26 PowerDiode
26.2 If-Vf: Diode forward bias characteristics, SMU voltage pulse (A.05.00)
[Supported Analyzer]
B1505A
[Description]
Measures the forward bias voltage vs current characteristics. SMU voltage pulse is used for the forward bias output.
[Device Under Test]
Junction device, diode, 2 terminals
[Device Parameters]
Temp: Temperature
[Test Parameters]
Memo: Memorandum
Anode: SMU connected to Anode terminal, primary sweep voltage output
VfStart: Sweep start voltage for Anode terminal
VfStop: Sweep stop voltage for Anode terminal
VfLinearStep: Sweep step voltage for Anode terminal, effective if Scale=LINEAR
Cathode: GNDU connected to Cathode terminal
PulsePeriodMode: Pluse period mode, AUTO or MANUAL
ManualPulsePeriod: Pulse period, effective if PulsePeriodMode=MANUAL
PulseWidth: Pulse width
IfLimit: Current compliance
Scale: Scale of sweep, LINEAR, LOG10, LOG25, or LOG50
[Extended Test Parameters]
PulseBase: Pulse base voltage
PulseAvgCnt: Pulse averaging count
HoldTime: Hold time
IfZero: Y axis (If) minimum value
MeasurementTime: Actural measurement time for a pulse period
[Measurement Parameters]
Forward current If
[User Function]
Ta: Temperature Ta=Temp
[X-Y Plot]
For Scale=LINEAR:
X axis: Forward voltage Vf (LINEAR)
Y1 axis: Forward current If (LINEAR)
Y2 axis: Forward current If (LOG)
For Scale=LOG10, LOG25, or LOG50:
X axis: Forward voltage Vf (LOG)
Y1 axis: Forward current If (LINEAR)
Y2 axis: Forward current If (LOG)
[List Display]
Forward voltage Vf
Forward current If
[Parameter Display Area]
Temperature Ta=Temp
Agilent EasyEXPERT Application Library Reference, Edition 8
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