Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument
Reference Manual
3-74 2461-901-01 A/November 2015
Setting up a pulse sweep
You can set up and run a pulse sweep from the front panel of the Model 2461 or over a remote
interface using SCPI or Test Script Processor (TSP
®
) commands.
Setting up a pulse sweep from the front panel
To set up a pulse sweep from the front panel:
If you will be enabling the measure function, select your measure settings before setting up the
pulse-measure sweep. For more information about setting up measurements, see Source-measure
overview (on page 2-99).
1. Press the MENU key and under Source, select Pulse. The Pulse Settings screen is displayed.
Figure 128: Pulse Settings screen - first page
2. Next to Pulse Type, select the type of pulse sweep you want to create. Based on the type of
pulse sweep you select, different parameters are displayed on the screen.
3. Make selections appropriate for the pulse type you selected. See the table below for details about
the options.
4. Swipe down to see additional options and make selections appropriate for your pulse.
Figure 129: Pulse Settings screen - second page
5. Select Generate.
6. To run the pulse sweep, press the front-panel TRIGGER key.
For more information about the Pulse Settings screen options, see Source Pulse menu.

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Maximum Current	7 A
Power	100 W
Resolution	6.5 digits
Source Measure Unit (SMU)	Yes
DC Voltage	100 V
Maximum Voltage	100 V
Display	5-inch capacitive touchscreen
Connectivity	USB, GPIB
Software	TSP
DC Current	7 A
Current Source Range	0 to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Range	100 mV to 100 V
Current Measurement Range	10 nA to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Resolution	100 nV