User`s guide
7-50 Agilent 4155C/4156C User’s Guide Vol.2, Edition 6
Measurement Units and Functions
Output Sequence
Sequential Mode 
Default output sequence in the sequential mode is shown below. In the default 
settings, output channels start the output in this order, and stop the output in the 
opposite order.
1. SMU1
2. SMU2
3. SMU3
4. SMU4
5. VSU1
6. VSU2
7. PGU1
8. PGU2
Starting Outputs
In the idle state, output switches of all units are on, and the units output 0 V. When 
moving to the measurement, stress force, or standby state, the units operate as 
shown below:
1. Disabled units keep 0 V output, and turn the output switch off.
where disabled unit means the unit you select the DELETE ROW softkey in the 
CHANNELS table on the CHANNELS: CHANNEL DEFINITION screen.
2. Output channels start the output in the order specified in the OUTPUT 
SEQUENCE table.
Stopping Outputs
When returning to the idle state, the units operate as shown below:
1. Output channels stop the output in the opposite order of the OUTPUT 
SEQUENCE table.
2. Disabled units keep 0 V output, and turn the output switch on.










