Keithley 4200-SCS, User Manual

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Section 1: Getting Started Model 4200-SCS User’s Manual
Firmware upgrade for the 4200-PG2
The firmware can be upgraded to allow the 4200-PG2 to configure and output Segment ARB and
full arb waveforms. However, since the 4200-PG2 does not have the HEORs and an input trigger
connector, the related operations cannot be performed. These exceptions will be noted where
appropriate in this section.
The instructions to upgrade the firmware of the 4200-PG2 to KITE V6.2 are available by clicking
on the Model 4200-SCS Complete Reference icon on the 4200-SCS desktop. Follow the links for
release notes, then look for the firmware upgrade procedure for the pulse card firmware.
See
“Accessing the release notes” on page 1-46 for more information.
Standard pulse
Each channel of a pulse card can be configured for standard pulse output. Figure 1-20 shows an
example of standard pulse output.
A pulse card is a dual-channel pulse generator. Each channel can output high speed (low voltage)
or high voltage (medium speed) pulses. The basic pulse characteristics of the pulse card are listed
in the specification sheet.
Figure 1-20
Standard pulse example (pulse high = 1 V, pulse low = 0 V)
Full Arb (source only) Yes Yes
High Endurance Output Relay
(solid-state relay; SSR
Yes Yes
Integrated Current and Voltage
Measure No Yes
Supports option Model 4225-RPM
with lower pulse current measure
ranges and SMU/CVU switching No Yes
Table 1-1
Feature comparison of pulse cards (continued)
Feature 4220-PGU 4225-PMU
Am p litude
1. 0 V
Pulse W idth
500ns
F all Transition Time
1 00ns
1. 0 V
0 . 0 V
Pulse Period
1µ s
Rise Transition Time
1 00ns
M edian