Section 9: Keithley External Control Interface (KXCI)
Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Reference Manual
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4200A-901-01 Rev. C / February 2017
BC
This command clears all readings from the buffer.
Usage
BC
Details
The GPIB data buffer can hold up to 4096 readings.
This command string clears all readings from the buffer. It also clears bit B0 (Data Ready) of the
status byte.
Also see
None
RS
This command sets the measurement resolution for all channels.
Usage
RS
A
A
Resolution, in number of digits:
•
4200A command set: 3 to 7
•
4145 Emulation command set: 3 to 5
Example
RS 7
This command string provides full SMU resolution when the 4200A command set is selected.
Also see
None
RI
This command instructs a SMU to go a specified range immediately without waiting until the initiation of a test.
Usage
RI
channel
,
range
,
compliance
channel
SMU number (1 to 9)
range
Range, permitted values:
•
4200-SMU without a preamplifier: 100e-9 A to 100e-3 A
•
4200-SMU with a preamplifier: 1e-12 A to 100e-3 A
compliance
Compliance, permitted values: 10% to 100% of range
Example
RI 1, 1E-3, 1E-3
This command string instructs SMU1 to go to the 1 mA range and set compliance to 1 mA.
Also see
None
