6240B DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
3.1 Diode Measurement
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Connecting the DUT
1. Connect the A08532 alligator clips to the supplied A01044 input and output
cables and connect the diode as shown below.
2-wire connection is used in this measurement example.
Figure 3-1 Diode Measurement Connection
Measuring the diode forward voltage
2. Set the perameters for VF measurement.
3. Short-circuit the HI OUTPUT cable (red) and the LO OUTPUT cable (black) to
obtain the NULL value.
4. Set the output status to Operate.
5. Press
NULL
.
6. Set the output status to Standby or Suspend.
7. Connect the HI OUTPUT cable (red) to the anode of the diode and the LO output
cable (black) to the cathode.
8. Set the output status to Operate.
The VF measurement result is displayed.
Diode
Red
Black