IV Ramp with Electrometer
IV ramp using HV Source and Electrometer for measurements.
Type: iv_ramp_elm
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
matrix_enable | bool | true | Enable matrix configuration. |
matrix_channels | list | [] | List of matrix channels to be closed. All matrix slots can be addressed. |
voltage_start | volt | required | Start voltage for HV Source ramp. (-1 kV to 1 kV). |
voltage_stop | volt | required | End voltage for HV Source ramp. (-1 kV to 1 kV). |
voltage_step | volt | required | Step voltage for HV Source ramp (1 mV to 100 V). |
waiting_time | second | 1 s | Additional delay between ramp steps (0 ms to 3600 s). |
voltage_step_before | volt | voltage_step | |
waiting_time_before | second | 100 ms | |
voltage_step_after | volt | voltage_step | |
waiting_time_after | second | 100 ms | |
waiting_time_start | second | 0 s | Additional delay before starting with measurement ramp. |
waiting_time_end | second | 0 s | Additional delay after final ramp down. |
hvsrc_current_compliance | ampere | required | HV Source current compliance (1 nA to 1 mA). |
hvsrc_accept_compliance | bool | false | Stop measurement gracefully if HV Source compliance tripped. |
hvsrc_sense_mode | str | local | HV Source sense mode. Possible values are: local, remote. |
hvsrc_route_terminal | str | rear | HV Source route terminal. Possible values are: front, rear. |
hvsrc_filter_enable | bool | false | Enable HV Source filter. |
hvsrc_filter_count | int | 10 | HV Source filter count (1 to 100). |
hvsrc_filter_type | str | repeat | Type of applied HV Source filter. Possible values are: moving, repeat. |
hvsrc_source_voltage_autorange_enable | bool | true | Enable source voltage auto range. |
hvsrc_source_voltage_range | volt | 20 V | Set source voltage range. (-1 kV to 1 kV). |
elm_filter_enable | bool | false | Enable Electrometer filter. |
elm_filter_count | int | 10 | Electrometer filter count (1 to 100). |
elm_filter_type | str | repeat | Type of applied Electrometer filter. Possible values are: moving, repeat. |
elm_current_range | ampere | 20 pA | Current range for measurements. |
elm_current_autorange_enable | bool | False | Enable current auto range. |
elm_current_autorange_minimum | ampere | 20 pA | Lower current limit for auto range. |
elm_current_autorange_maximum | ampere | 20 mA | Upper current limit for auto range. |
elm_zero_correction | bool | false | Perform Electrometer zero correction. |
elm_integration_rate | int | 50 | Electrometer integration rate (50 or 60). |
elm_read_timeout | second | 60 s | Timeout for read operation. |
analysis_functions | list | [] | List of applied analysis functions. Possible values are: iv, gcd, fet, contact, meander, breakdown. See also Analysis Functions page. |
Data columns
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
timestamp | second | Time offset in seconds. |
voltage | volt | Voltage assigned to HV source. |
current_hvsrc | ampere | Current reading of HV source. |
current_elm | ampere | Current reading of electrometer. |
temperature_box | degC | Box temperature in degree Celcius. |
temperature_chuck | degC | Chuck temperature in degree Celcius. |
humidity_box | percent | Relative box humidity in percent. |
Example configuration
- id: iv_example
name: IV Example
type: iv_ramp_elm
enabled: true
description: An example measurement.
parameters:
matrix_channels: [1A02, 2C11]
voltage_start: 0 V
voltage_stop: -1000 V
voltage_step: 10 V
waiting_time: 1 s
hvsrc_current_compliance: 1 uA
hvsrc_sense_mode: local
hvsrc_route_terminal: rear
hvsrc_filter_enable: false
hvsrc_filter_count: 10
hvsrc_filter_type: repeat
elm_filter_enable: false
elm_filter_count: 10
elm_filter_type: repeat
elm_zero_correction: false
elm_integration_rate: 50
analysis_functions: [iv]