12: SCPI command reference 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument
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:SOURce[1]:<function>:HIGH:CAPacitance
This command enables or disables high-capacitance mode.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Command and query Recall settings
Instrument reset
Power cycle
Source configuration list
Save settings
Source configuration list
0 (OFF)
Usage
:SOURce[1]:<function>:HIGH:CAPacitance <state>
:SOURce[1]:<function>:HIGH:CAPacitance?
The source function to which this setting applies:
ï‚§ Current: CURRent
ï‚§ Voltage:
Turn high capacitance off: OFF or 0
Turn high capacitance on:
or
Details
When the instrument is measuring low current and is driving a capacitive load, you may see
overshoot, ringing, and instability. You can enable the high capacitance mode to minimize these
problems.
Example
SOUR:CURR:HIGH:CAP ON
Turn the high capacitance mode on when
sourcing current.
Also see
High-capacitance operation (on page 5-24)