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Bias Current Interface

Measurement Procedures

For measurement procedures when using the 42841A Bias Current Source, see

“Basic Measurement Procedure” of the Chapter, “Operation Procedure and

Examples” in the 42841A manual. The measurement procedure is the same as

that of the 4284A.

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Table of Contents3
Unpacking and Preparation17
- Contents of this Chapter17
- Checking the Shipment18
- Preparations before Use21
- How to Remove the Handle24
- Caution When Using the Handle25
- Environmental Requirements26
- Starting the E4980A/AL29
  - Turning the Power on and off29
  - Disconnecting from the Supply Source30
Overview31
- Product Introduction31
- Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts32
- Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts37
- Screen Area: Names and Functions of Parts40
- Basic Operation43
  - How to Use Cursor Keys43
  - How to Use Skip Keys44
Display Format45
- MEAS DISPLAY Page45
- BIN NO. DISPLAY Page76
  - Comparator Function ON/OFF77
- BIN COUNT DISPLAY Page79
  - Counter Function81
- LIST SWEEP DISPLAY Page82
  - Sweep Mode84
- DISPLAY BLANK Page86
Configuring Measurement Conditions (Display and Function Related Settings)87
- Initializing the Instrument87
- MEAS SETUP Page88
- CORRECTION Page112
- LIMIT TABLE SETUP Page130
- LIST SWEEP SETUP Page143
System Configurations151
- SYSTEM INFO Page151
- SYSTEM CONFIG Page154
- SELF TEST Page162
  - Choosing a Test Item163
- SERVICE Page164
  - Monitor Information165
  - Saving the System Information into External Memory165
Save/Recall167
- Overview of Save/Recall Functionality167
- Saving/Recalling Instrument Configuration States170
- Saving Measurement Results into USB Memory178
- Saving a Screenshot into USB Memory184
  - To Save a Screenshot into USB Memory184
Measurement Procedure and Examples185
- Basic Measurement Procedure185
- Impedance Parameters187
- Parallel/Series Circuit Mode190
  - Selecting Circuit Mode of Capacitance191
  - Selecting Circuit Mode of Inductance192
- Test Signal Level193
  - Test Signal Level Across the DUT193
  - Test Signal Level Setting194
- Four-Terminal Pair Configuration195
- Measurement Contacts197
- Correction Functions204
- Parasitics Incident to DUT Connection208
- Characteristics Example209
- Capacitor Measurements211
- Inductance Measurements214
- Measurements Using DC Source217
Overview of Remote Control221
- Types of Remote Control System221
- GPIB Remote Control System222
- LAN Remote Control System224
- USB Remote Control System236
  - System Configuration236
- Sending SCPI Command Messages242
- Trigger System245
  - System-Wide States and Transitions245
- Data Buffer Memory251
  - When Data Buffer Memory Is Used252
  - Output Format of Data Buffer Memory254
- Starting a Measurement Cycle (Triggering the Instrument)256
  - Configuring the Instrument to Automatically Perform Continuous Measurement256
  - Starting Measurement on Demand256
- Waiting for the End of Measurement258
  - Using the Status Register258
- Data Transfer260
  - Data Format260
- Status Byte266
Sample Program277
- Set up Measurement Conditions and LCD Display277
- Detecting End of Measurement282
- Read Measurement Results286
- Save/Recall305
- Read/Write Correction Data at Specified Frequency Points308
SCPI Command Reference315
- Notational Conventions in this Command Reference316
- E4980A/AL Commands318
Idn319
Lrn319
Opc319
Opt319
Rst319
Sre320
Stb320
Trg320
Tst320
Wai321
Abort321
Amplitude:alc321
Aperture321
Bias:current[:Level]322
Bias:polarity:auto323
Bias:polarity:current[:Level]323
Bias:polarity:voltage[:Level]323
Bias:range:auto323
Bias:state324
Bias:voltage[:Level]324
Comparator:abin325
Comparator:beeper325
Comparator:bin:clear326
Comparator:bin:count:clear326
Comparator:bin:count:data326
Comparator:bin:count[:State]326
Comparator:mode327
Comparator:sequence:bin327
Comparator:slimit328
Comparator[:State]328
Comparator:swap329
Comparator:tolerance:bin[1-9]329
Comparator:tolerance:nominal330
Control:cbias:state330
Control:handler:state330
Control:scanner:state331
Correction:length331
Correction:load:state332
Correction:load:type332
Correction:method333
Correction:open:state334
Correction:short[:Execute]334
Correction:short:state334
Correction:open[:Execute]334
Correction:spot[1-201]:Frequency335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Load[:Execute]335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Load:standard335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Open[:Execute]336
Correction:spot[1-201]:Short[:Execute]336
Correction:spot[1-201]:State336
Correction:use[:Channel]337
Correction:use:data[:Multi]337
Correction:use:data:single338
Current[:Level]339
Display:cclear339
Display:enable339
Display:line340
Display:page340
Display[:Window]:Text[1-2][:DATA]:FMSD:DATA341
Display[:Window]:Text[1-2][:Data]:Fmsd[:State]342
Fetch[:Impedance]:Corrected342
Fetch[:Impedance][:Formatted]342
Fetch:smonitor:iac343
Fetch:smonitor:IDC343
Fetch:smonitor:vac343
Fetch:smonitor:VDC343
Format:ascii:long343
Format:border344
Format[:Data]344
Frequency[:Cw]345
Function:dcresistance:range:auto345
Function:dcresistance:range[:Value]346
Function:dev[1-2]:MODE346
Function:dev[1-2]:Reference:fill347
Function:dev[1-2]:Reference[:Value]347
Function:impedance:range:auto347
Function:impedance:range[:Value]348
Function:impedance[:Type]348
Function:smonitor:iac[:State]349
Function:smonitor:IDC[:State]350
Function:smonitor:vac[:State]350
Function:smonitor:VDC[:State]351
Hcopy:sdump:data351
Initiate:continuous352
Initiate[:Immediate]352
List:band[1-201]352
List:bias:current353
List:bias:voltage354
List:clear:all354
List:current354
List:dcsource:voltage355
List:frequency355
List:mode356
List:sequence:tstamp:clear356
List:sequence:tstamp:data356
List:stimulus:data357
List:stimulus:mdata357
List:stimulus:type357
List:voltage358
Memory:clear359
Memory:DIM359
Memory:fill360
Memory:read360
Mmemory:delete[:Register]360
Mmemory:load:state[:Register]360
Mmemory:store:state[:Register]361
Output:DC:isolation:level:auto361
Output:DC:isolation:level:value362
Output:DC:isolation[:State]362
Output:hpower362
Source:dcsource:state363
Source:dcsource:voltage[:Level]363
Status:operation:condition364
Status:operation:enable364
Status:operation[:Event]364
System:beeper[:Immediate]365
System:beeper:state365
System:beeper:tone365
System:communicate:gpib[:Self]:Address366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Address366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Aip[:State]366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Configure367
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Control367
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:address368
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:dgateway368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:smask368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Dgateway368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Dhcp[:State]368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Mac369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Preset369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Restart369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Smask370
- System:date370
- System:error[:Next]371
- System:klock371
- System:persona:manufacturer[:Name]371
- System:persona:manufacturer:default372
- System:preset372
- System:restart372
- System:time372
- Trigger:delay373
- Trigger[:Immediate]373
- Trigger:source374
- Trigger:tdel374
- Voltage[:Level]375
- Command List376
  - List by Function376
  - Command Tree383
  - Softkey Functions392
- Data Processing410
Specifications and Supplemental Information411
Precautions for Use and Daily Checks413
- Precautions for Use413
  - Avoiding Improper Input from the Front Panel (Key Lock Function)413
- Daily Checks (Executing the Self-Test)415
  - Self-Test at Power on415
  - Executing the Self-Test from the Front Panel415
- Cleaning this Instrument417
  - Unknown Terminals/DC Source Ports417
  - Cleaning Parts Other than Unknown Terminals and DC Source Ports417
- Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, Etc418
  - Caution When Sending the Unit418
  - Recommended Calibration Period418
Troubleshooting419
- Check Items When Trouble Occurs419
- Check Items When Trouble Occurs During Remote Control422
A.manual Changes423
- Change 5424
- Change 4424
- Change 3424
- Change 2424
- Change 1424
B.error Messages427
- Error Messages427
- Warning Messages436
  - Numeric436
C.list of Default Values439
- List of Default Values, Save/Recall Settings, and Backup Settings440
- List of Default Values441
- List of LAN Factory Default Settings445
D.bias Current Interface447
- Product Overview448
  - 42841A Bias Current Source448
  - Operation Limitations448
- Specifications When Measuring with the 42841A449
- Preparation450
  - Equipment Requirements450
  - Cable Connection450
- Measurement Procedures454
E.handler Interface455
- Overview455
- Specifications456
  - Output Signals456
  - Input Signals456
- Signal Line Definitions457
  - Signal Line Definitions for the Comparator457
  - Signal Line Definitions for the List Sweep Comparator463
- Electrical Characteristics468
  - DC Isolation Output Signals468
  - DC Isolation Input Signals (Photo-Coupled)470
- Setting up the Handler Interface Board473
- Using the Handler Interface480
F.scanner Interface483
- Overview484
- Specifications485
  - Supplemental Performance Characteristics485
- Signal Input/Output Connector486
- Electrical Characteristics of the Input/Output Signals494
- Setting up the Scanner Interface Board498
- How to Use the Scanner Interface Board500
G.functional Comparison between 4284A, 4279A and E4980A/AL511

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