HP 4284A - Page 263

BIAS Subsystem
:CURRent
The :CURRent command sets the DC bias current. Setting
BIAS:CURRent does not implicitly turn the DC bias ON. The
:CURRent? query returns the current DC bias current setting value.
This command is eective when the Option 001 DC Bias is installed
or the HP 42841A and the HP 42842A/B are combined.
Command Syntax
BIAS:CURRent
2
:LEVel
3
8
<
:
< value >
MIN
MAX
9
=
;
Where,
< value > NR1, NR2, or NR3 format
MIN Sets or returns the minimum DC bias current level ( 0V )
MAX Sets or returns the maximum DC bias current level
(When Hi-PW mo de is ON: 100mA)
Note
A sux multiplier and a sux unit, A (amp ere), can be used with
this command. If this query is received when the DC bias level is set
to a current level, error 0 230 Data corrupt or stale will o ccur.
Example
OUTPUT 717;"BIAS:CURR 10MA"
Query Syntax
BIAS:CURRent
2
:LEVel
3
?

MIN
MAX

Query Response
Returned format is :
<NR3><NL^END>
Example
10 OUTPUT 717;"BIAS:CURR?"
20 ENTER 717;A
30 PRINT A
40 END
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