Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Reference Manual
pulse_output_mode
This command sets the pulse output mode of a pulse card channel.
Usage
int pulse_output_mode(int instr_id, long chan, long mode);
instr_id
chan
mode
Pulse modes
Standard
Details
When a pulse card channel is set to COMPLEMENT, the V Low and V High voltage settings are
swapped.
As shown in the following figure, when pulse is complemented, low pulse goes to the high level, and
high pulse goes to the low level.
Example
pulse_output_mode(VPU1, 1, COMPLEMENT)
Sets the output mode for pulse card channel 1 to COMPLEMENT.
Also see
None
4200A-901-01 Rev. C / February 2017
The instrument identification code of the pulse card, such as VPU1 or VPU2
Channel number of the pulse card: 1 or 2
Pulse output state:
•
NORMAL or 0 (default)
•
COMPLEMENT or 1
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