Keithley S530 User Manual

S530/S540 KTE Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib) User's Manual Section 3:
LPTLib command reference
S530-900-01 Rev. E / September 2017 3-49
pgu_fall
This command sets the fall time of a pulse.
Usage
istat = int pgu_fall(int instr_id, double fall_time);
instr_id
The instrument identification code of the pulse generator unit (PGU)
fall_time
The desired fall time in seconds (input)
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
The fall time must be greater than 10 ns and less than 33 ms.
Example
pgu_fall(PGU2, 50e-9)
Sets the pulse fall time of PGU2 to 50 ns.
Also see
pgu_range (on page 3-53)
pgu_rise (on page 3-53)
pgu_trig (on page 3-54)
pgu_halt
This command stops all the pulse channels in the identified instrument card.
Usage
istat = int pgu_halt(int instr_id);
instr_id
The instrument identification code of the pulse generator unit (PGU)
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
There is no negative value associated with this routine.
Example
pgu_halt(PGU1)
Stops pulse output on PGU1.
Also see
pgu_trig (on page 3-54)

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.