Keithley Series 2600 User Manual

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APPENDIX A
Scripts
Program 3. Diode Characterization
Program 3A. Diode Characterization Linear Sweep
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Diode_Fwd_Char(): USES TABLES
This program performs a forward characterization test on a diode and prints data.
Required equipment:
(1) Single-channel Keithley Series 2600 System SourceMeter instrument
(1) Silicon diode or equivalent
Running this script creates functions that can be used to measure the IV characteristics
of diodes.
The functions created are:
1. Diode_Fwd_Char(ilevel, start, stop, steps) --Default values ilevel = 0s,
start = 1ma, stop = 10ma
--steps = 10
2. Print_Data(steps,volt,curr)
See detailed information listed in individual functions.
To run:
1) From Test Script Builder
- Right-click in the program window, select “Run as TSP”
- At the TSP> prompt in the Instrument Control Panel, type Diode_Fwd_Char()
2) From an external program
- Send the entire program text as a string using standard GPIB Write calls.
Rev1: JAC 5.22.2007
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------------------ Keithley TSP Function ------------------
function Diode_Fwd_Char(ilevel, start, stop, steps) --Configure instrument to source a bias
current
--and perform a current sweep from start to stop in a user-defined number of steps. Returns
measured
--voltage and current values.
--Global variables

Keithley Series 2600 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	Series 2600
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English