CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
NI PXIe-4136
Single-Channel System Source Measure Unit (SMU)
This document contains the verification and adjustment procedures for the NI PXIe-4136
(PXIe-4136). Refer to ni.com/calibration for more information about calibration solutions.
Contents
Required Software.....................................................................................................................2
Related Documentation.............................................................................................................2
Password................................................................................................................................... 2
Calibration Interval................................................................................................................... 2
Test Equipment..........................................................................................................................3
Test Conditions..........................................................................................................................3
Safety Guidelines for System Operation...................................................................................4
As-Found and As-Left Limits................................................................................................... 5
Calibration Overview................................................................................................................5
Verification................................................................................................................................6
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4136........................................................................................ 6
Testing the Safety Interlock.............................................................................................. 7
Connecting and Configuring Equipment for Voltage Verification....................................7
Verifying Voltage Measurement and Output.....................................................................8
Verifying Remote Sense Voltage Offset............................................................................9
Verifying Voltage Remote Sense.......................................................................................9
Verifying Current Offset..................................................................................................11
Verifying Load Regulation..............................................................................................12
Verifying 1 μA and 10 μA Current Measurement and Output........................................13
Verifying 100 μA to 100 mA Current Measurement and Output....................................15
Verifying 1 A Current Measurement and Output............................................................17
Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 18
Adjusted Specifications...................................................................................................19
Initiating the Adjustment Session................................................................................... 19
Voltage and Current Output............................................................................................ 19
Residual Offset Voltage...................................................................................................23
Closing the Adjustment Session..................................................................................... 23
Alternative to Performing Adjustment Procedures.........................................................24
Reverification..........................................................................................................................24
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 24
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