Agilent Technologies N6705

Using the Source Functions 3
Model N6705 User’s Guide 91
Staircase Parameters
Parameter: Description:
Start Setting (I
0
or V
0
)
End Setting (I
1
or V
1
)
Delay (T
0
)
Step Time (T
1
)
End Time (T
2
)
# of Steps
The setting before the staircase.
The setting after the final stair step
(the difference between the start and end
setting is divided equally between the steps).
The delay after the trigger is received but
before the staircase starts.
The time to complete all staircase steps.
The time the output remains at the end
setting after the staircase completes.
The total number of staircase steps.
From the remote interface:
The setting before the staircase:
ARB:CURR:STA:STAR 0,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:STA:STAR 0,(@1)
The setting after the final stair step:
ARB:CURR:STA:END 1,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:STA:END 5,(@1)
The delay after the trigger is received but before the staircase starts:
ARB:CURR:STA:STAR:TIM 0.2,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:STA:STAR:TIM 0.2,(@1)
The time to complete all staircase steps:
ARB:CURR:TIM 0.2,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:TIM 0.2,(@1)
The time the output remains at the end setting after the staircase:
ARB:CURR:STA:END:TIM 0.2,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:STA:END:TIM 0.2,(@1)
The total number of staircase steps:
ARB:CURR:STA:NST 3,(@1)
ARB:VOLT:STA:NST 3,(@1)