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Summarization of Contents
Warranty and Limitations
Warranty
Details Keithley Instruments' warranty terms and conditions for product defects.
Limitation of Warranty
Outlines exclusions and limitations on Keithley Instruments' product warranty coverage.
Safety Precautions
General Safety Information
Provides essential safety precautions for operating the instrument and associated equipment.
Safety Symbols and Terms
Explains safety symbols and terms used within the manual and on the instrument.
Getting Started Guide
Introduction and Manual Structure
Overview of the user manual's content, structure, and capabilities.
Capabilities and Features
Details the core capabilities and features of the Model 6220/6221 current source.
General Information and Contact
Provides general information, contact details, and warranty information.
Front and Rear Panel Familiarization
Familiarizes users with the controls and indicators on the front and rear panels.
Power-up and Basic Operation
Guides users through powering up the instrument and initial operational steps.
Menus and Editing Controls
Explains how to navigate menus and use editing controls for configuration.
Source and Compliance Editing
Details the process for editing source values and compliance settings.
Output Connections and Configuration
Output Connectors and Triax Details
Describes the output connectors, including triax terminals and their configurations.
Ground Points and Banana Jacks
Explains ground points, LO and GUARD banana jacks for connections.
INTERLOCK and Safety Features
Details the INTERLOCK connector for safety and operational control.
Output Configurations and Shielding
Covers various output configurations and shielding methods for signal integrity.
Guards and Cable Guarding
Explains the use of guards and triax cable guard for reduced leakage and capacitance.
Connections to DUT and Basic Wiring
Provides guidance on connecting the device under test and basic wiring practices.
DC Current Source Operation
Current Source Output Capabilities
Details the output capabilities, including ranges, compliance, and power.
Compliance Settings and Operation
Explains voltage compliance settings, overshoot, and operational boundaries.
Output Response and Analog Filter
Describes output response time and the use of the analog filter for signal conditioning.
Setting Source and Compliance Values
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting source and compliance values.
Sourcing Current and Remote Control
Guides users on sourcing current and using remote programming commands.
Sweeps Operation
Sweep Overview and Types
Introduces sweep functions and describes linear, logarithmic, and custom sweeps.
Sweep Characteristics and Editing
Details sweep characteristics, editing custom sweeps, and source ranging.
Front Panel Sweep Operation
Explains how to configure and run sweeps using the front panel interface.
Remote Sweep Operation and Commands
Provides instructions for programming and running sweeps remotely via SCPI.
Delta, Pulse Delta, and Differential Conductance Measurements
Operation Overview and Test Systems
Introduces measurement modes and outlines required instrumentation and system configurations.
System Connections and Communications
Details system connection diagrams and communication setup for remote operation.
DUT Test Connections and Arming
Covers test connections, guarding, and arming procedures for measurements.
Readings and Measurement Units
Explains how readings are displayed, units can be set, and data is processed.
Delta Measurement Process and Calculations
Details the delta measurement process, including calculation formulas and techniques.
Pulse Delta Operation and Settings
Describes Pulse Delta measurements, output types, and configuration settings.
Differential Conductance Measurements
Explains differential conductance measurement process, calculations, and settings.
Averaging Filter, Math, and Buffer Functions
Averaging Filter Operation and Control
Details averaging filter types, characteristics, setup, and control methods.
Math Functions (mX+b, m/X+b)
Explains the use of math functions for manipulating measurement results.
Buffer Operations and Statistics
Describes buffer functionality, data storage, statistics, and recall.
Wave Functions (Model 6221 Only)
Wave Function Overview and Parameters
Introduces waveform types and their basic characteristics and parameters.
Setting Waveform Parameters
Guides users on editing amplitude, offset, units, and ranging for waveforms.
Frequency, Offset, and Duty Cycle
Details frequency settings, DC offset, and duty cycle for waveform generation.
Phase Marker and Duration Control
Explains phase marker settings and waveform duration control.
Front Panel Wave Function Operation
Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and generating waveforms via the front panel.
Generating Sine and Arbitrary Waveforms
Guides on generating specific waveform types like sine and arbitrary patterns.
Remote Wave Function Operation
Details SCPI commands for programming and controlling waveforms remotely.
SCPI Command Tables (Abridged)
Calculate Command Summary
Lists SCPI commands for calculations, including math and buffer statistics.
Display Command Summary
Summarizes SCPI commands for controlling the instrument's display.
Format Command Summary
Lists SCPI commands for specifying data and status register formats.
Output Command Summary
Details SCPI commands for controlling the source output and interlock.
Sense Command Summary
Lists SCPI commands for reading data and controlling averaging filters.
Source Command Summary
Provides a comprehensive list of SCPI commands for source control.
Status Command Summary
Lists SCPI commands for querying and managing status registers.
System Command Summary
Details SCPI commands for system configuration, interfaces, and settings.
Trace Command Summary
Lists SCPI commands for controlling buffer tracing and timestamping.
Trigger Command Summary
Summarizes SCPI commands for trigger initiation and control.
Units Command Summary
Details SCPI commands for setting measurement units.
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