2600AS-901-01 Rev. B / September 2008 Return to Section Topics 9-3
Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual Section 9: Sweep Operation
Figure 9-1
Sweep types
Sweep characteristics
NOTE For any of the sweep types, program a pulse mode sweep by
configuring the end pulse action. Refer to
Pulse mode sweeps for
more information.
Linear staircase sweeps
As shown in Figure 9-2, this sweep type steps from a start voltage or current value to an ending
(stop) value. A measurement is made at each point after source and measurement settling time.
Start
Stop
DC linear staircase sweep
Start
100
DC logarithmic staircase sweep
First Point
DC list sweep
Last Point
10
1
0.1
Stop
Logarithmic scale
shown for staircase
Pulsed linear staircase sweep
Pulsed logarithmic staircase sweep
Pulsed list sweep
0.1
1
10
A
B
C
100
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