Keithley S530 User Manual

Section
3: LPTLib command reference S530/S540 KTE Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib) User's Manual
3-52 S530-900-01 Rev. E / September 2017
Example
pgu_mode(PGU2, 1)
Sets PGU2 to the continuous pulse mode.
Also see
pgu_init (on page 3-50)
pgu_offset
This command sets the peak-to-peak height and DC offset of the pulse.
Usage
istat = int pgu_offset(int instr_id, double amplitude, double offset);
instr_id
The instrument identification code
amplitude
The peak-to-peak amplitude in volts (input); a positive number
offset
The DC offset of the pulse in volts (input); a positive or negative number
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
The amplitude and offset combined must be greater than -20 V and less than +20 V.
Example
pgu_offset(PGU1, 10, 5)
Sets the peak-to-peak amplitude and DC offset on PGU1.
Also see
None
pgu_period
This command sets the period of a pulse.
Usage
istat = int pgu_period(int instr_id, double period);
instr_id
The instrument identification code
period
The pulse period in seconds (input)
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
Example
pgu_period(PGU1, 200e-9)
Sets the pulse period of PGU1 to 200 ns.
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.