Model 4200A-SCS Source-Measure Unit (SMU) User's Manual
Section 3: Setting up SMUs in Clarius
4200A-SMU-900-01 Rev. A December 2020
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An example of a log sweep is shown in the following figure.
Figure 40: Example logarithmic sweep
Voltage Step operation mode
The Voltage Step operation mode increments through evenly-spaced, constant voltage steps over a
range that you specify. The time interval for each step is determined automatically by the time
required to complete a sweep.
For each step, parametric curve data is generated. The data is recorded in the Analyze pane.
Figure 41: Stepping the gate voltage of a FET
Current Bias operation mode
Current Bias operation mode maintains a selected constant-current state at the terminal, subject to
the maximum voltage compliance of the connected SMU.
Current Linear Sweep operation mode - SMU
When you select the Current Linear Sweep operation mode, the test increments through a series of
constant current steps. You define the start and stop currents and the current size between
each step.
The current sweep generates parametric curve data that is recorded in the Analyze pane.