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Front panel operation
NOTE
No Pulses Detected message
If no pulses are detected, current will not be measured (i.e., -----A), and the “NO
PULSE” message will be displayed. The “NO PULSE” message is displayed with
dashes or the last valid pulse reading. Dashes are shown if the pulse-current mea-
surement settings are not appropriate for detecting pulses. The last valid pulse is
shown if the pulse disappears while taking readings and no change in pulse settings
was made.
Pulses are not detected with the output OFF. With the output ON, pulses will not be
detected if the trigger level is too low or too high. Adjust the trigger level as neces-
sary and toggle back to the display mode until pulse measurements are displayed.
NOTE
If possible, the user should always use an oscilloscope to determine the timing and
transient characteristics of a DUT. The waveform information is very useful in set-
ting up the Model 2306, reducing setup time, and achieving maximum performance
and productivity. The voltage and current characteristics of the DUT can be deter-
mined with a two-channel oscilloscope, a 0.1 ohm resistor used as a current sense
resistor, and a voltage probe at the DUT as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
Circuit — determining the dynamic voltage and current characteristics of a DUT
NOTE
Figure 7 contains a simple circuit for determining the dynamic voltage and current
characteristics of the DUT using a 2-channel oscilloscope, a 0.1 ohm resistor used
as a current sense resistor, and a voltage probe at the DUT.
External Test Circuit
Quick Disconnect
Connector
DVM +
DVM -
Source -
Source -
Sense -
Sense +
Twisted pair
Model 2306
source input/output
DVM input
Oscilloscope
0.1
Ω
Current
sense resistor
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
DUT
+
-