Tektronix 370B User Manual

GPIB
370B User Manual 4-25
Table 4-4: Numeric Argument Formats
Symbol Number Format Examples
<NR1> Integer +1, 2, -1, -10, 0
<NR2> Explicit decimal point -3.2, +5.1, 1.2, .0, 0.
<NR3> Floating point, exponential, or
scientific notation
-12.3 E -2, .005E-6, 0.000E-3,
6.7E+4, 2.35E-3, 0.E0, 125E-6
Generally:
An <NR1> argument must be sent to the 370B in that format (i.e., without a
decimal point).
An <NR2> argument may be sent to the 370B in either <NR2> or <NR1>
format.
An <NR3> argument may be sent in <NR3>, <NR2> or <NR1> format.
Examples of these argument formats are shown in Table 4–5.
Table 4-5: Argument Format Examples
Command Valid Forms
RECall <NR1> REC 12
DISplay VIEw: <NR1> DIS VIE: 7
STPgen OFFset: <NR2> STPGEN OFFSET: 5
stp off: 3.5
VERt COLlect: <NR3> VER COL: 2
VER COL: 0.5
vert collect: 1.5E-2
MultipleĆCommand Messages. Multiple commands may be included in one
message by separating individual commands with semicolons. The command
examples are shown in different formats to demonstrate the 370B indifference to
upper and lower case.
<first command>;<second command>;<third command>
PKPOWER 10;CSPOL PDC;MEASURE SINGLE
pkpow 10;cspol pdc;meas single
PKP 10;CSP PDC;MEA SIN
CURSOR OFF;HORIZ COLLECT:1.0E+0;
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Tektronix 370B Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	370B
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Operating Basics

Reference

General description of instrument operation

Describes the tester's function, circuit application, and CRT display principles.

First time operation

Guides users through initial setup, control familiarization, and basic checks.

General operating information

Details information on CRT display, readouts, intensity, focus, and deflection controls.

Measuring examples

Demonstrates measurements for various semiconductor devices like transistors and diodes.

GPIB

Review

Overview of the General Purpose Interface Bus standard and its system capabilities.

Appendix A: Specifications

Performance Conditions

Details environmental and operational requirements for specification validity.

Appendix B: Options and Accessories

Options

Describes available options like rack mounting, test reports, and power cord exclusion.

Appendix C: Diagnostic Routines and Messages

Diagnostic Routines

Explains power-on, user-initiated, and GPIB diagnostic routines for error checking.

Appendix D: Inspection and Cleaning

Inspection — Exterior

Provides a checklist for external inspection of the instrument for damage and wear.