
2600AS-901-01 Rev. B / September 2008
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Section 9: Sweep Operation
Figure 9-1
Sweep types
Sweep characteristics
NOTE For any of the sweep types, program a pulse mode sweep by
configuring the end pulse action. Refer to
for
more information.
Linear staircase sweeps
As shown in
, this sweep type steps from a start voltage or current value to an ending
(stop) value. A measurement is made at each point after source and measurement settling time.
Start
Stop
DC
linear
staircase
sweep
Start
100
DC
logarithmic
staircase
sweep
First
Point
DC
list
sweep
Last
Point
10
1
0.1
Stop
Logarithmic
scale
shown
for
staircase
Pulsed
linear
staircase
sweep
Pulsed
logarithmic
staircase
sweep
Pulsed
list
sweep
0.1
1
10
A
B
C
100