Keithley 6482 - Source-Delay-Measure Cycle; Overview; Triggering

9-2 Return to Section Topics 6482-901-01 Rev. A / August 2012
Section 9: Measurement Concepts Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source Reference Manual
Source-delay-measure cycle
Overview
Model 6482 voltage bias and measurements operation for each channel can consist of a series of
source-delay-measure (SDM) cycles (Figure 9-1). During each SDM cycle, the following occurs:
1. Set the voltage bias source output level.
2. Wait for the programmed delay period.
3. Make the measurement.
Figure 9-1
Source-delay-measure (SDM) cycle
Triggering
Figure 9-2 shows how the SDM cycle fits into the trigger model. See Section 8 for complete details
on the trigger model. When the source is turned on (triggered), an approximate 100 µs trigger
latency occurs before the programmed source level is output. If the source output stays on, trigger
latency will not be included in subsequent SDM cycles. Trigger latency only occurs when the
output makes the transition from off to on. For the latest specifications, visit the Keithley
Instruments website (http://www.keithley.com). The specifications include trigger latency
definitions and other trigger specifications.
Figure 9-2
Simplified trigger model
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conversion
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