User`s guide

1-6 Agilent 4155C/4156C User’s Guide Vol.2, Edition 6
Sweep Measurements
Measurement Functions
start Start value of sweep. For logarithmic sweep, start must not be
zero. Allowable range of start depends on output range of
sweep source. For output range of each measurement channel,
refer to Chapter 7.
stop Stop value of single sweep or turning back value of double
sweep. For logarithmic sweep, stop must have same polarity as
start, and must not be zero. Allowable range of stop depends on
output range of sweep source. For output range of each
measurement channel, refer to Chapter 7.
step • For linear sweep, step is step increment of sweep. Number
of sweep steps is calculated from start, stop, and step.
Calculated number of steps must be in range: 2 to 1001.
• For logarithmic sweep, step is invalid. Number of sweep
steps is calculated from start, stop, and number of steps in
one decade, which is specified by log parameter. Calculated
number of steps must be in range: 2 to 1001.
compliance Compliance value of sweep source. This parameter applies to
SMU only. Allowable range of compliance depends on the
compliance range of sweep source. For the compliance range of
each measurement channel, refer to Chapter 7.
power compliance (Optional) Power compliance value of sweep source. This
parameter applies to SMU only. Allowable range depends on
power compliance range of sweep source. For details, refer to
Chapter 7.
hold time Time required for DUT to settle after forcing start value.
Allowable range is 0 to 655.35s. Resolution: 10 ms.
delay time Time required for DUT to settle after stepping the output.
Allowable range: 0 to 65.535 s. Resolution: 100 μs
Refer to Setup Screen Reference for setting up these parameters.