System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual  Appendix B: 
 
2600BS-901-01 Rev. B / May 2013  B-37 
 
B.  Allow the readings to settle, then get the Series 2600B readings: 
r0_hi, r0_lo = smua.contact.r() 
C.  Characterize both 50 Ω resistors using the resistance function of the digital multimeter. 
D.  As illustrated in the following figure: 
•  Characterize both 50 Ω resistors using the resistance function of the digital multimeter. 
•  Connect a 50 Ω resistor between the SENSE LO and LO terminals. 
•  Connect the second 50 Ω resistor between the SENSE HI and HI terminals. 
 
Figure 152: Connections for contact check 50 ohm calibration 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
E.  Allow the readings to settle, then get the Series 2600B readings: 
r50_hi, r50_lo = smua.contact.r() 
F.  Send the contact check low calibration adjustment command: 
smua.contact.calibratelo(r0_lo, Z_actual, r50_lo, 50_ohm_actual) 
 
Where: 
Series 2600B 0 Ω low measurement 
=  Actual zero value; the resistance of the short between the SENSE LO and LO 
Series 2600B 50 Ω low measurement 
Actual 50 Ω resistor value; the actual value of the resistor between the SENSE 
 
Typical values: 
smua.contact.calibratelo(r0_lo, 0, r50_lo, 50.15) 
Where r0_lo is the same value as measured in step B, and r50_lo is the same value as 
measured in step E.