
8 - Manual setup
Source Modes
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SMU4000 Series Instruction Manual
Source Modes
Source Voltage (SV)
CNFG >
[Source Measure Action] Manual Setup > [Overall] Mode > SV Mode
When set to source voltage, the SMU will perform as a low-impedance dual polarity voltage
source with a single user defined current limit for both polarities.
Current, Voltage, Resistance and Power can be simultaneously measured whilst sourcing
voltage. The sense circuit constantly monitors the output Voltage, and the in-built voltmeter
measures the voltage and compares it to the configured value, adjusting where necessary.
NOTE
In SV mode, the SMU will sink current if a voltage is set below that of the external source.
For example, if a 5 V battery is connected as a voltage source (HI to bve) and the SMU is
set to 4 V, in SV mode the SMU will sink current from the external battery (V
and measure –I).
Source Current (SC)
CNFG >
[Source Measure Action] Manual Setup > [Overall] Mode > SC Mode
When set to source current, the SMU will perform as a dual polarity current source with a single
user defined voltage limit for both polarities. The current source can be used to source and sink
a constant current.
Current, voltage, resistance and power can be simultaneously measured whilst sourcing current.
The sourced current is constantly monitored and compared to the configured value, adjusting
where necessary.