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Series 2400 SourceMeter® Quick Start Guide Section 1: Introduction
Figure 1-7
Linear staircase sweep
Logarithmic staircase sweep
This sweep is similar to the linear staircase sweep. The steps, however, are done on a logarithmic
scale. The symmetrical log points for the steps are determined by the specified number of sweep
points. Figure 8 shows a 5-point log sweep from 1 to 10V.
With the desired source (V or I) selected, use the following menu sequence to set the start and
stop levels, and the number of sweep points (2 to 2500):
Press CONFIG > press SWEEP > select TYPE > select LOG
After selecting LOG, you will be prompted to enter the STAR
T and STOP levels, and the NO OF
POINTS.