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Agilent Technologies 4156C Command Reference Manual (424 pages)

Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5.46 MB

Edition
2
Table of Contents
7
1 Functional Syntax Conventions

25
- Program Message Syntax
  27
  - Subsystem Command Syntax
    28
  - Common Command Syntax
    29
- Parameter Types
  30
  - (Decimal) Numeric Parameter
    30
  - String Parameter
    32
  - Character Parameter
    33
  - Arbitrary Block Parameter
    34
  - Non-Decimal Numeric Parameter
    35
  - Boolean Parameter
    36
2 Response Message Syntax

37
3 Status Reporting Structure

49
- Status Byte Register
  51
- Service Request Enable Register
  53
- Standard Event Status Register
  54
- Standard Event Status Enable Register
  56
- Output Queue
  57
- Operation Status Register
  58
- Questionable Status Register
  60
- Emergency Status Register
  62
- Measurement/Stress Status Register
  63
4 Common Commands

65
- Cal
  67
- Cls
  68
- Ese
  69
- Esr
  71
- Idn
  72
- Opc
  73
- Opt
  74
- Pcb
  75
- Rst
  76
- Sre
  77
- Stb
  79
- Trg
  80
- Tst
  81
- Wai
  82
5 SCPI Commands

83
- Calibration Subsystem
  86
  - Calibration[:All]
    87
  - Calibration:auto
    88
  - Calibration:error
    89
  - Calibration:selected
    90
- DATA | Trace Subsystem
  91
  - Data|:Trace:catalog
    92
  - Data|:Trace[:Data]
    93
  - Data|:Trace:define
    95
  - Data|:Trace:delete:all
    96
  - Data|:Trace:delete[:Name]
    96
  - Data|:Trace:free
    96
  - Data|:Trace:points
    97
  - Data|:Trace:status
    98
  - Data|:Trace:unit
    99
- Diagnostic Subsystem
  100
  - Diagnostic:test:abort
    101
  - Diagnostic:test:continue
    101
  - Diagnostic:test:error
    102
  - Diagnostic:test[:Execute]
    102
  - Diag:test:result
    105
- Display Subsystem
  106
  - Display:brightness
    107
  - Display:cmap:color<N>:Hsl
    108
  - Display:cmap:default
    109
  - Display:contrast
    109
  - Display[:Window]:Allocation
    110
  - Display[:Window][:State]
    111
- Format Subsystem
  112
  - Format:border
    113
  - Format[:Data]
    114
- Hcopy Subsystem
  115
  - Hcopy:abort
    118
  - Hcopy:data
    118
  - Hcopy:destination
    118
  - Hcopy:device:cmod
    120
  - Hcopy:device:color
    121
  - Hcopy:device:language
    122
  - Hcopy:device:resolution
    122
  - Hcopy[:Immediate]
    123
  - Hcopy:init
    123
  - Hcopy:item:all:data
    124
  - Hcopy:item:all[:Immediate]
    124
  - Hcopy:item:annotation:state
    124
  - Hcopy:item:annotation2:State
    125
  - Hcopy:item:ffeed:state
    126
  - Hcopy:item:label:state
    126
  - Hcopy:item:label:text
    127
  - Hcopy:item:tdstamp:state
    128
  - Hcopy:item:pnumber:state
    128
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Text:state
    129
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Text2:State
    130
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Text3:State
    130
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Trace:data
    131
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Trace:graticule:state
    132
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Trace[:Immediate]
    132
  - Hcopy:item[:Window]:Trace:state
    133
  - Hcopy:lindex
    134
  - Hcopy:opage
    134
    
    Hcopy:page:column
    135
    
    Hcopy:page:dimensions:lleft
    136
    
    Hcopy:page:dimensions:quadrant<N
    136
    
    Hcopy:page:dimensions:uright
    137
    
    Hcopy:page:dimensions:whole
    137
    
    Hcopy:page:fdirection
    138
    
    Hcopy:page:length
    138
    
    Hcopy:page:line
    139
    
    Hcopy:page:size
    140
    
    Hcopy:page:unit
    140
    
    Hcopy:page:width
    141
    
    Hcopy:sdump:data
    142
    
    Hcopy:sdump[:Immediate]
    142
    
    Hcopy:trailer
    143
  - Mmemory Subsystem
    144
    
    Mmemory:catalog
    145
    
    Mmemory:cdirectory
    146
    
    Mmemory:copy
    147
    
    Mmemory:delete
    148
    
    Mmemory:destination
    149
    
    Mmemory:initialize
    151
    
    Mmemory:load:state
    152
    
    Mmemory:load:trace
    153
    
    Mmemory:move
    154
    
    Mmemory:name
    155
    
    Mmemory:store:ssheet
    156
    
    Mmemory:store:ssheet:delimiter
    156
    
    Mmemory:store:ssheet:lindex
    157
    
    Mmemory:store:ssheet:smark
    158
    
    Mmemory:store:ssheet:unit
    158
    
    Mmemory:store:state
    159
  - Mmemory:store:trace
    160
- PAGE Subsystem
  161
- PAGE:CHAN Commands
  163
- PAGE:GLIS Commands
  213
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Aanalysis
    215
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Cursor[:State]
    216
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Display:dvariables
    217
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Display:overlay[:Plane]
    218
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Display:grid
    219
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Interpolate
    220
  - Page:glist[:Graphics]:Line:gradient
    221
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Line:mode
    222
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Line[:State]
    223
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Marker:limit
    224
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Marker[:State]
    225
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Scaling:cancel
    226
    
    Page:glist[:Graphics]:Scaling:zoom
    227
    
    Page:glist:list:marker:direct
    228
    
    Page:glist:list:marker:skip
    229
  - PAGE:KSW Commands
    230
    
    Page:ksweep:cursor:X
    231
    
    Page:ksweep:display:direction:X
    232
    
    Page:ksweep:display:direction:y
    233
    
    Page:ksweep:display:region:X
    234
    
    Page:ksweep[:Menu]
    235
    
    Page:ksweep:var1:Mode
    236
  - Page:ksweep:var1:Points
    237
  - Page:ksweep:var1:Polarity
    238
  - Page:ksweep:var1:Stime
    239
  - Page:ksweep:y
    240
- PAGE:MEAS Commands
  241
- Page:measure:qscv:cinteg
  270
- Page:measure:qscv:cname
  271
- Page:measure:qscv:delay
  275
- Page:measure:qscv:htime
  276
- Page:measure:qscv:iinteg
  277
- Page:measure:qscv:lcancel
  278
- Page:measure:qscv:lname
  279
- Page:measure:qscv:range
  280
- Page:measure:qscv:sstop
  281
- Page:measure:qscv:unit
  282
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Compliance
  283
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Cstep
  284
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Mode
  285
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Start
  286
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Step
  287
- Page:measure:qscv:var1:Stop
  288
- Page:measure:qscv:zcancel
  289
- Page:measure:sampling:filter
  293
- Page:measure:sampling:iinterval
  294
- Page:measure:sampling:period
  295
- Page:measure:sampling:period:auto
  296
- Page:measure:sampling:scondition:ecount
  297
- Page:measure:sampling:scondition:edelay
  298
- Page:measure:sampling:scondition:name
  299
- Page:measure:sampling:scondition[:State]
  300
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Delay
  304
- Page:measure[:Sweep][:Menu]
  305
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Pulse:period
  306
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Sstop
  307
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Compliance
  308
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Pcompliance
  309
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Pcompliance:state
  310
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Spacing
  311
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Start
  312
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var1:Stop
  313
- Page:measure[:Sweep]:Var2:Compliance
  314
- Page:stress[:Cdefinition]:Trigger:polarity
  342
  - Page:stress[:Cdefinition]:Vsu<N>:Disable
    343
  - Page:stress[:Cdefinition]:Vsu<N>:Mode?
    344
- Page:stress:force:accumulate
  345
- Page:stress:force:status
  346
- Page:stress:setup:filter
  351
- Page:stress:setup:htime
  352
- Page:stress:setup:pcount
  353
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Base
    354
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Impedance
    355
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Leading
    356
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Peak
    357
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Period
    358
  - Page:stress:setup:pulse:pgu<N>:Width
    359
  - Page:stress:setup:sstop
    360
  - PAGE:SYST Commands
    361
    
    Page:system:cdiagnostic[:Menu]
    362
    
    Page:system:misc[:Menu]
    363
  - Program Subsystem
    364
    
    Program:catalog?
    366
    
    Program[:Selected]:Delete[:Selected]
    367
    
    Program[:Selected]:Mallocate
    368
    
    Prog[:Selected]:State
    369
    
    Prog[:Selected]:String
    370
  - Status Subsystem
    371
    
    Status:emergency:enable
    373
    
    Status:measurement:enable
    374
  - Status:operation:condition?
    375
  - Status:operation[:Event]?
    376
  - Status:operation:ptransition
    377
  - Status:questionable:condition?
    378
  - Status:questionable:enable
    379
  - Status:questionable:ntransition
    380
  - Status:questionable:ptransition
    381
- System Subsystem
  382
  - System:beeper:state
    384
  - System:communicate:network:filer:delete
    385
  - System:communicate:network:filer:net:directory
    386
  - System:communicate:network:filer:net:ipaddress
    387
  - System:communicate:network:filer:net:name
    388
  - System:communicate:network:filer:set
    389
  - System:communicate:network:printer:delete
    390
  - System:communicate:network:printer:net:graphoption
    391
  - System:communicate:network:printer:net:ipaddress
    392
  - System:communicate:network:printer:net:name
    393
  - System:communicate:network:printer:net:textoption
    394
  - System:communicate:network:printer:net:type
    395
  - System:communicate:network:printer:set
    396
  - System:communicate:network[:Self]:Gateway
    397
  - System:communicate:network[:Self]:Groupid
    398
  - System:communicate:network[:Self]:Ipaddress
    399
  - System:communicate:network[:Self]:Name
    400
  - System:communicate:network[:Self]:Snetmask
    401
    
    System:communicate:network[:Self]:Userid
    402
    
    System:config:all?
    403
    
    System:config:crevision?
    404
    
    System:config:slot?
    405
    
    System:date
    406
    
    System:language
    407
    
    System:ntmout
    408
    
    System:ssaver
    409
    
    System:time
    410
    
    System:version?
    411
6 Error Messages

415
- No Error
  415
- Command Error
  416
- Execution Error
  420
- Device-Dependent Error
  423
- Query Error
  424

Agilent Technologies 4156C User Manual (312 pages)

Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2.65 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Installation

13
- System Requirements
  15
- Installing Vxiplug&Play Driver
  16
2 Driver Function Reference

19
- 4155/4156 Driver Functions
  21
  - Function List
    21
  - Parameters
    24
  - Status Code
    30
  - Hp4156B_Abortmeasure
    31
  - Hp4156B_Addsamplesynciv
    31
  - Hp4156B_Addsamplesyncpulse
    32
  - Hp4156B_Addstresssynciv
    32
  - Hp4156B_Addstresssyncpulse
    33
  - Hp4156B_Autocal
    34
  - Hp4156B_Clearsamplesync
    34
  - Hp4156B_Clearstresssync
    34
  - Hp4156B_Close
    34
  - Hp4156B_Cmd
    35
  - Hp4156B_Cmddata_Q
    35
  - Hp4156B_Cmdint
    35
  - Hp4156B_Cmdint16Arr_Q
    36
  - Hp4156B_Cmdint16_Q
    36
  - Hp4156B_Cmdint32Arr_Q
    36
  - Hp4156B_Cmdint32_Q
    37
  - Hp4156B_Cmdreal
    37
  - Hp4156B_Cmdreal64Arr_Q
    37
  - Hp4156B_Cmdreal64_Q
    38
  - Hp4156B_Cmdstring_Q
    38
  - Hp4156B_Dcl
    39
  - Hp4156B_Error_Message
    39
- Hp4156B_Error_Query
  39
- Hp4156B_Errorquerydetect
  40
- Hp4156B_Errorquerydetect_Q
  40
- Hp4156B_Esr_Q
  40
- Hp4156B_Execcal
  41
- Hp4156B_Execoffsetcancel
  41
- Hp4156B_Force
  41
- Hp4156B_Forcepulse
  42
- Hp4156B_Init
  43
- Hp4156B_Measurem
  44
- Hp4156B_Measurep
  45
- Hp4156B_Offsetcancel
  45
- Hp4156B_Opc_Q
  45
- Hp4156B_Readdata
  46
- Hp4156B_Readstatusbyte_Q
  46
- Hp4156B_Recoveroutput
  47
- Hp4156B_Reset
  47
- Hp4156B_Revision_Query
  47
- Hp4156B_Sample
  48
- Hp4156B_Self_Test
  48
- Hp4156B_Setfilter
  49
- Hp4156B_Setinteg
  49
- Hp4156B_Setiv
  50
- Hp4156B_Setpbias
  51
- Hp4156B_Setpgur
  52
- Hp4156B_Setpiv
  53
- Hp4156B_Setsample
  54
- Hp4156B_Setstress
  54
- Hp4156B_Setsweepsync
  55
- Hp4156B_Setswitch
  56
- Hp4156B_Setvm
  57
- Hp4156B_Spotmeas
  57
  - Hp4156B_Startmeasure
    58
  - Hp4156B_Stopmode
    59
  - Hp4156B_Stress
    60
  - Hp4156B_Sweepiv
    60
  - Hp4156B_Sweepmiv
    61
  - Hp4156B_Sweeppbias
    63
  - Hp4156B_Sweeppiv
    65
  - Hp4156B_Timeout
    67
  - Hp4156B_Timeout_Q
    67
  - Hp4156B_Zerooutput
    67
  - E5250A Driver Functions
    68
    
    Function List
    68
    
    Hpe5250A_Biaschancard
    70
    
    Hpe5250A_Biaschanlist
    70
    
    Hpe5250A_Biaschanlist_Q
    70
    
    Hpe5250A_Biasport
    71
    
    Hpe5250A_Biasstate
    72
    
    Hpe5250A_Close
    72
    
    Hpe5250A_Closecard_Q
    72
    
    Hpe5250A_Closelist
    73
    
    Hpe5250A_Closelist_Q
    73
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmd
    74
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmddata_Q
    74
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdint
    75
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdint16Arr_Q
    75
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdint16_Q
    75
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdint32Arr_Q
    76
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdint32_Q
    76
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdreal
    76
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdreal64Arr_Q
    77
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdreal64_Q
    77
    
    Hpe5250A_Cmdstring_Q
    78
    
    Hpe5250A_Compenc
    78
    
    Hpe5250A_Connruleseq
    79
    
    Hpe5250A_Coupleport
    80
    
    Hpe5250A_Couplestate
    80
    
    Hpe5250A_Dcl
    81
    
    Hpe5250A_Error_Message
    81
    
    Hpe5250A_Error_Query
    81
    
    Hpe5250A_Errorquerydetect
    82
    
    Hpe5250A_Errorquerydetect_Q
    82
    
    Hpe5250A_Esr_Q
    82
    
    Hpe5250A_Func
    83
    
    Hpe5250A_Init
    83
    
    Hpe5250A_Opc_Q
    84
    
    Hpe5250A_Opencard
    84
    
    Hpe5250A_Openlist
    84
    
    Hpe5250A_Openlist_Q
    85
    
    Hpe5250A_Readstatusbyte_Q
    85
    
    Hpe5250A_Reset
    86
    
    Hpe5250A_Revision_Query
    86
    
    Hpe5250A_Selectcompenfile
    86
    
    Hpe5250A_Self_Test
    87
    
    Hpe5250A_Testexec_Q
    88
    
    Hpe5250A_Timeout
    88
    
    Hpe5250A_Timeout_Q
    88
3 Programming Examples for Visual Basic Users

89
- Programming Basics
  91
  - To Create Your Project Template
    91
  - To Create Measurement Program
    94
    
    High-Speed Spot Measurements
    95
    
    Multi-Channel Spot Measurements
    98
- Staircase Sweep Measurements
  101
- Synchronous Sweep Measurements
  106
- Multi-Channel Sweep Measurements
  111
- Pulsed Spot Measurements
  116
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Spot Measurements
  119
- Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  122
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  127
- Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias Measurements
  131
- Sampling Measurements
  136
- Stress Force
  141
4 Programming Examples for Visual Basic .NET Users

147
- Programming Basics
  149
  - To Create Your Project Template
    149
  - To Create Measurement Program
    150
- High-Speed Spot Measurements
  154
- Multi-Channel Spot Measurements
  156
- Staircase Sweep Measurements
  158
- Synchronous Sweep Measurements
  161
- Multi-Channel Sweep Measurements
  163
- Sampling Measurements
  177
- Stress Force
  180
5 Programming Examples for C++ Users

185
- Programming Basics
  185
  - To Create Your Project Template
    185
  - To Create Measurement Program
    188
- High-Speed Spot Measurements
  189
- Multi-Channel Spot Measurements
  191
- Staircase Sweep Measurements
  193
- Synchronous Sweep Measurements
  197
- Multi-Channel Sweep Measurements
  200
- Pulsed Spot Measurements
  203
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Spot Measurements
  205
- Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  207
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  211
- Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias Measurements
  214
- Sampling Measurements
  218
- Stress Force
  222
6 Programming Examples for VEE Users

225
- Programming Basics
  227
- High-Speed Spot Measurements
  241
- Multi-Channel Spot Measurements
  243
- Staircase Sweep Measurements
  246
- Synchronous Sweep Measurements
  248
- Multi-Channel Sweep Measurements
  250
- Pulsed Spot Measurements
  254
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Spot Measurements
  256
- Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  258
- Multi-Channel Pulsed Sweep Measurements
  260
- Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias Measurements
  263
- Sampling Measurements
  265
- Stress Force
  269
7 Sample Application Programs Using VEE

271
- Introduction
  273
  - Agilent VEE Sample Program Disk
    273
  - What Are Sample Programs
    274
- Installation
  279
  - Required Equipment and Accessories
    279
  - Installing the Sample Programs
    280
- Using Sample1.Vee
  281
  - Program Execution Flow
    282
- Panel Display
  284
- To Execute Sample1.Vee
  285
- Using Sample2.Vee
  289
  - Program Execution Flow
    290
  - Panel Display
    292
  - To Execute Sample2.Vee
    293
- Customizing Sample Programs
  297
  - To Change an GPIB Address
    298
  - To Change the Vth Measurement Setup
    299
  - To Remove a Test Device
    300
  - To Remove a Source Output
    302
  - To Add a Test Device
    304
  - To Add a Measurement Parameter
    307

Agilent Technologies 4156C User Manual (246 pages)

Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzers

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.96 MB

Safety Summary
5
Safety Symbols
7
Table of Contents
15
1 Introducing the 4155C/4156C

21
2 Installation

41
3 Connecting to Network

85
- Introduction
  87
- Executing LAN Interface Test
  88
- Network Setup Parameters
  89
- Setting up 4155C/4156C
  90
- Using Network
  92
  - Functions
    92
  - Saving 4155C/4156C Setup Data
    94
  - Using Remote Printer
    95
  - Saving Graphics Data
    96
  - Saving Spreadsheet Data
    98
- If You Use a HP-UX System
  100
  - Defining Network Parameters
    100
  - Setting up HP-UX System
    101
- If You Use a Windows PC
  102
  - Hardware/Software Required
    103
  - Network Parameters Required
    104
  - Setting up Network for Windows XP
    105
  - Setting up Print Server for Windows XP
    107
  - Setting up Network for Windows 2000
    109
  - Setting up Print Server for Windows 2000
    112
  - Setting up Network for Windows NT
    114
  - Setting up Print Server for Windows NT
    117
  - Setting up NFS Server
    119
4 File Operations

129
- Selecting a Mass Storage Device
  132
- Listing a File Catalog
  133
- Storing Setup or Results Data
  134
- Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format
  136
  - Output Format for the ASCII SAVE Function
    138
  - Output Examples
    140
- Loading Setup or Results Data
  142
- Changing a File Name
  144
- Removing a File/Directory
  145
- Copying a File
  146
- Creating a Directory on a Network File System
  148
- Changing the Working Directory
  149
- Initializing a Diskette
  150
- Backing up a Diskette
  151
5 Print/Plot Function

153
- Output Formats
  155
  - Differences between PCL, HR PCL and HP-GL
    156
  - Output Resolution
    157
- Supported Peripherals
  158
  - Connecting Peripherals
    159
- Printing/Plotting Screen Images
  160
- Printing/Plotting Setup Data Lists
  163
- Printing/Plotting Measurement Data Lists
  166
- Printing/Plotting Measurement Data Graphs
  169
- Saving Screen Images
  173
- Saving Setup Data Lists
  176
- Saving Measurement Data Lists
  180
- Saving Measurement Data Graphs
  184
- Output Examples
  189
  - Screen Dump Output
    190
  - Setup Data List Output
    192
  - Measurement Result List Output
    194
  - Measurement Result Graph Output
    196
6 External Keyboard

199
- Measurement Units
  207
7 Initial Settings

213
8 Specifications

213
- Measurement Setup
  228
- Standby Mode
  233
- Data Storage
  238
- General Specifications
  241

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1 Functional Syntax Conventions

2 Response Message Syntax

3 Status Reporting Structure

4 Common Commands

5 SCPI Commands

6 Error Messages

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Table of Contents

1 Installation

2 Driver Function Reference

3 Programming Examples for Visual Basic Users

4 Programming Examples for Visual Basic .NET Users

5 Programming Examples for C++ Users

6 Programming Examples for VEE Users

7 Sample Application Programs Using VEE

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Table of Contents

1 Introducing the 4155C/4156C

2 Installation

3 Connecting to Network

4 File Operations

5 Print/Plot Function

6 External Keyboard

7 Initial Settings

8 Specifications

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