Keithley S530 User Manual

Section
3: LPTLib command reference S530/S540 KTE Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib) User's Manual
3-30 S530-900-01 Rev. E / September 2017
Example
double ir12;
.
.
conpin(2, GND, 0);
conpin(SMU1, 1, 0);
limiti(SMU1, 2.0E-4); /* Limit 1 mA to 200 uA. */
forcev(SMU1, 40.0); /* Apply 40.0 V. */
measi(SMU1, &ir12); /* Measure leakage; */
/* return results to ir12. */
The reverse bias leakage of a diode is measured after applying 40.0 V to the junction.
Also see
None
getlpterr
This command returns the first LPT library error since the last devint command.
Usage
int getlpterr(void);
Details
This command returns the error code of the first error encountered since the last call to the devint
command.
Also see
devint (on page 3-26)

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.