Keithley S530 User Manual

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3: LPTLib command reference S530/S540 KTE Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib) User's Manual
3-50 S530-900-01 Rev. E / September 2017
pgu_height
This command sets the peak-to-peak height of the pulse.
Usage
istat = int pgu_height(int instr_id, double height);
instr_id
The instrument identification code
height
The pulse height in volts (input)
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
The pulse height must be greater than -20 V and less than 20 V.
Example
pgu_height(PGU2, 2)
Sets the height of the pulse on PGU2 to 2 V.
Also see
None
pgu_init
This command initializes communication with the pulse card and sets the pulse generator to a specific set of
default conditions.
Usage
istat = int pgu_init(int instr_id);
instr_id
The instrument identification code
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
The pgu_init command sets the pulse generators to the following states:
• Set to single pulse mode
• Set output impedance to 50 Ω
• Set output polarity to normal
• Enable software triggering
• Set rise time, fall time to 100 ns
• Set pulse delay to 0 s
• Set pulse height to 0.2 V
• Set pulse width to 500 ns

Keithley S530 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	S530
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Information

Introduction

Overview of the manual's structure and content.

Manual Contents

Details the structure and information presented in each section.

Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib)

Introduction

Introduces the Keithley LPTLib as a low-level software interface for parametric testers.

Measuring

Discusses the tester's ability to make measurements, including ordinary, integrated, and averaged.

Ranging

Discusses automatic range selection (autoranging) and its features like smart and sticky ranging.

Optimizing Test Sequences

Introduces methods to optimize the S530/S540 for faster operation.

LPTLib Command Reference

Conventions Used in this Manual

Explains conventions like case-sensitivity and parameter formatting.

Source Commands

Lists commands for controlling sources like forceX, limitX, pulseX.

Measure Commands

Lists commands for measurements like avgX, bmeasX, intgX.

Pulse Generator Commands

Lists commands for pulse generator units (PGU) like pgu_current_limit, pgu_delay.

Error Definitions

Result Values Indicating an Error

Table of error values returned as measured results and their meanings.

Error Messages

Lists error messages with numbers, descriptions, and remarks.