2: General operation Model DMM7510 7½ Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter
2-118 DMM7510-901-01 Rev. B / May 2015
Diode measurements
With a Model DMM7510, you can measure the forward voltage drop of general-purpose diodes and
the zener voltage of zener diodes. You can measure the forward voltage drop of a diode on the 10 V
range with a constant test current (bias level). You can select a bias level of 10 μA, 100 μA, or 1 mA.
The diode function I
test
current is very stable, but it is ±5 % actual. For simple I-V semiconductor
applications, you can determine the actual I
test
source value by using a remote command to return an
accurate current for the bias level setting. If you are using the SCPI command set, refer to
[:SENSe[1]]:<function>:BIAS:ACTual? (on page 6-73). If you are using the TSP command set, refer
to dmm.measure.bias.actual (on page 8-137).
Do not apply more than 1000 V
peak
between INPUT HI and LO. Failure to observe this caution may
result in instrument damage.
Diode measure connections
Figure 82: Front panel connections: Diode measurement
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