Module dopes.equipment_control.hp4145

Classes

class hp4145 (address, rm=None, timeout=10000.0)
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class hp4145(equipment.equipment):
    
    """Class to control HP4145 semiconductor analyzer"""
    
    model="HP4145"
    company="Keysight"
    url="https://www.keysight.com/dk/en/assets/9018-07935/service-manuals/9018-07935.pdf"
    
    def initialize(self, smu_type={"SMU1":"voltage","SMU2":"voltage","SMU3":"common","SMU4":"common"}, 
                   smu_used={"SMU1":"on","SMU2":"on","SMU3":"on","SMU4":"on"}, 
                   smu_master=1,smu_bias={"SMU1":0,"SMU2":0,"SMU3":0,"SMU4":0},
                   smu_compliance={"SMU1":1e-6,"SMU2":1e-6,"SMU3":1e-6,"SMU4":1e-6},
                   sweep_param={"start":0,"stop":0,"step":0},sweep_type="linear",
                   integration_mode="S",delay_time=0,hold_time=0):
        
        
        """ Function to initialize the HP4145 equipment with the desired settings
        
            args:
               \n\t- smu_type (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias type ("voltage", "current" or "common")
               \n\t- smu_used (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") if active or not ("on" or "off")
               \n\t- smu_master (int) : integer to indicate which SMU performs the sweep
               \n\t- smu_bias (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias point (scalar)
               \n\t- smu_compliance (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the compliance (scalar)
               \n\t- sweep_param (dictionary) : dictionary indicated the starting bias ("start"), the stoping bias ("stop") and step ("step") of the sweep
               \n\t- sweep_type (string) : string to indicate linear ("linear") sweep or logarithmic ("log") sweep
               \n\t- integration_mode (string) : set the integration time parameter ("S" for short, "M" for medium and "L" for long)
               \n\t- delay_time (scalar) : the time to wait between when the output voltage is set and when the measurement is made in a sweep
               \n\t- hold_time (scalar) : hold time that delays the start of a sweep
        """
        
        self.smu_type=smu_type
        self.sweep_type=sweep_type
        self.smu_used=smu_used
        self.smu_master=smu_master
        self.sweep_param=sweep_param
        self.smu_compliance=smu_compliance
        self.smu_bias=smu_bias
        self.integration_mode=integration_mode
        self.delay_time=delay_time
        self.hold_time=hold_time
        
        index_measurement_type={"sweep":1, "constant":3}
        index_smu_type={"voltage":1, "current":2, "common":3}
        integration_dictionnary={"S":"IT1","M":"IT2","L":"IT3"}
        try:
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("BC") # clear all buffer.
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("DR1") # This command enables or disables service request for data ready when communications is set to GPIB.
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("EC 1") # This command sets the condition to exit the test if compliance is reached.
            
                
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("DE") # DE: Accesses SMU channel definition page.
            
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d, 'V%d', 'I%d', %d, %d"%(smu_master,smu_master,smu_master,index_smu_type[smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]],index_measurement_type["sweep"])) # 1/2/3: voltage/current/Common 1/2/3: VAR1/VAR2/constant
            
            for smu_index in range(4):
                if (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="off":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d"%(smu_index+1)) 
                elif (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d, 'V%d', 'I%d', %d, %d"%(smu_index+1,smu_index+1,smu_index+1,index_smu_type[smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]],index_measurement_type["constant"])) 

            self.pyvisa_resource.write("SS")# Accesses source setup page
            if smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]=="voltage":
                if sweep_type=="linear":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],sweep_param["step"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
                elif sweep_type=="log":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR2, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # VR2 for log sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax, compliance
            elif smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]=="current":
                if sweep_type=="linear":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],sweep_param["step"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # IR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
                elif sweep_type=="log":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR2, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # IR2 for log sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax, compliance
            
            for smu_index in range(4):
                if (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                    if smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                        self.pyvisa_resource.write("VC%d, %.2f, %.6E"%(smu_index+1,smu_bias["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]))
                    elif smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                        self.pyvisa_resource.write("IC%d, %.2f, %.6E"%(smu_index+1,smu_bias["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]))
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("HT %f"%hold_time) # Sets a hold time that delays the start of a sweep
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("DT %f"%delay_time) # delay time: Sets the time to wait between when the output voltage is set and when the measurement is made in a sweep.
            self.pyvisa_resource.write(integration_dictionnary[integration_mode]) # integration time, IT1/IT2/IT3 : short/medium/long

            self.pyvisa_resource.write("SM")
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("DM2") # set the data display in list mode
            
            list_display=""
            for smu_index in range(4):
                if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                    if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                        list_display+=",'%s%d'"%("I",smu_index+1)
                    elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                        list_display+=",'%s%d'"%("V",smu_index+1)
                        
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("LI %s"%list_display[1:])
        except pyvisa.VisaIOError:
            print("/!\ VisaIOError : timeout expired")
            self.pyvisa_resource.close()
            
    def launch_measurements(self,activate_segmentation=True):
        
        """ Function to launch the measurement and return the data (in array shape) and the header (string) depending on the measurement configuration
        
            args:
               \n\t- activate_segmentation (boolean) :if True the total number of measurements is subdivide in smaller set of measurments to avoid a connection lost with the equipment. The longer the integration time, the smaller the subdivision segment
            return:
               \n\t- data (array) : array with the measurement data
               \n\t- header (string) : string with the description of the data column "Vx" or "Ix" for voltage or current measured from SMUx.
            
        """        
        number_channel=0
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                number_channel+=1

        
        if self.integration_mode=="S":
            Nmax=50
        elif self.integration_mode=="M":
            Nmax=30
        elif self.integration_mode=="L":
            Nmax=10
            
            
            
        sweep_list=np.round(np.arange(self.sweep_param["start"],self.sweep_param["stop"]+self.sweep_param["step"],self.sweep_param["step"]),6)
        N_v=len(sweep_list)
        data=np.zeros((N_v,number_channel+1))
        data[:,0]=sweep_list
        j=0

        if activate_segmentation:
            iteration=int(N_v/Nmax)+1
            index=0
            while iteration>0:
                sweep_start=sweep_list[index]
                if index+Nmax>N_v:
                    sweep_end=sweep_list[-1]
                else:
                    sweep_end=sweep_list[index+Nmax-1]
                
                if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master]=="voltage":
                    if self.sweep_type=="linear":
                        self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
                elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master]=="current":
                    if self.sweep_type=="linear":
                        self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # IR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance

                self.pyvisa_resource.write("SS")
                if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(self.smu_master)]=="voltage":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
                elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(self.smu_master)]=="current":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
    
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("MD") # This command controls measurements.
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("ME1") # Run a single trigger test and store readings in a cleared buffer: 1
                
                i=0
                for smu_index in range(4):
                    if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                        i+=1
                        if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                            data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'I%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                        elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                            data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'V%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                        j=0
                        for  data_i in data_list.split(","):
                            data[index+j,i]=float(data_i[1:])
                            j+=1
                            
                index+=Nmax
                iteration-=1  
        else:
            
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("MD") # This command controls measurements.
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("ME1") # Run a single trigger test and store readings in a cleared buffer: 1
            time.sleep(10)
            i=0
            for smu_index in range(4):
                if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                    i+=1
                    if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                        data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'I%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                    elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                        data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'V%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                    
                    j=0
                    for  data_j in data_list.split(","):
                        data[j,i]=float(data_j[1:])
                        j+=1
            

        header="%s%d"%(self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master][0].upper(),self.smu_master)
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                    header+=", %s%d"%("I",smu_index+1)
                elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                    header+=", %s%d"%("V",smu_index+1)
        return data, header

Class to control HP4145 semiconductor analyzer

Function called when an instance of the class is created

args:
  • address (string) : the address of the equipment to be connected

  • rm (pyvisa object) : the pyvisa resource manager used to set the communication with the equipment

  • timeout (scalar) : the timeout set for the communication with the equipment

Ancestors

Class variables

var company
var model
var url

Methods

def initialize(self,
smu_type={'SMU1': 'voltage', 'SMU2': 'voltage', 'SMU3': 'common', 'SMU4': 'common'},
smu_used={'SMU1': 'on', 'SMU2': 'on', 'SMU3': 'on', 'SMU4': 'on'},
smu_master=1,
smu_bias={'SMU1': 0, 'SMU2': 0, 'SMU3': 0, 'SMU4': 0},
smu_compliance={'SMU1': 1e-06, 'SMU2': 1e-06, 'SMU3': 1e-06, 'SMU4': 1e-06},
sweep_param={'start': 0, 'stop': 0, 'step': 0},
sweep_type='linear',
integration_mode='S',
delay_time=0,
hold_time=0)
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def initialize(self, smu_type={"SMU1":"voltage","SMU2":"voltage","SMU3":"common","SMU4":"common"}, 
               smu_used={"SMU1":"on","SMU2":"on","SMU3":"on","SMU4":"on"}, 
               smu_master=1,smu_bias={"SMU1":0,"SMU2":0,"SMU3":0,"SMU4":0},
               smu_compliance={"SMU1":1e-6,"SMU2":1e-6,"SMU3":1e-6,"SMU4":1e-6},
               sweep_param={"start":0,"stop":0,"step":0},sweep_type="linear",
               integration_mode="S",delay_time=0,hold_time=0):
    
    
    """ Function to initialize the HP4145 equipment with the desired settings
    
        args:
           \n\t- smu_type (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias type ("voltage", "current" or "common")
           \n\t- smu_used (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") if active or not ("on" or "off")
           \n\t- smu_master (int) : integer to indicate which SMU performs the sweep
           \n\t- smu_bias (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias point (scalar)
           \n\t- smu_compliance (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the compliance (scalar)
           \n\t- sweep_param (dictionary) : dictionary indicated the starting bias ("start"), the stoping bias ("stop") and step ("step") of the sweep
           \n\t- sweep_type (string) : string to indicate linear ("linear") sweep or logarithmic ("log") sweep
           \n\t- integration_mode (string) : set the integration time parameter ("S" for short, "M" for medium and "L" for long)
           \n\t- delay_time (scalar) : the time to wait between when the output voltage is set and when the measurement is made in a sweep
           \n\t- hold_time (scalar) : hold time that delays the start of a sweep
    """
    
    self.smu_type=smu_type
    self.sweep_type=sweep_type
    self.smu_used=smu_used
    self.smu_master=smu_master
    self.sweep_param=sweep_param
    self.smu_compliance=smu_compliance
    self.smu_bias=smu_bias
    self.integration_mode=integration_mode
    self.delay_time=delay_time
    self.hold_time=hold_time
    
    index_measurement_type={"sweep":1, "constant":3}
    index_smu_type={"voltage":1, "current":2, "common":3}
    integration_dictionnary={"S":"IT1","M":"IT2","L":"IT3"}
    try:
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("BC") # clear all buffer.
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("DR1") # This command enables or disables service request for data ready when communications is set to GPIB.
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("EC 1") # This command sets the condition to exit the test if compliance is reached.
        
            
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("DE") # DE: Accesses SMU channel definition page.
        
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d, 'V%d', 'I%d', %d, %d"%(smu_master,smu_master,smu_master,index_smu_type[smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]],index_measurement_type["sweep"])) # 1/2/3: voltage/current/Common 1/2/3: VAR1/VAR2/constant
        
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="off":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d"%(smu_index+1)) 
            elif (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("CH%d, 'V%d', 'I%d', %d, %d"%(smu_index+1,smu_index+1,smu_index+1,index_smu_type[smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]],index_measurement_type["constant"])) 

        self.pyvisa_resource.write("SS")# Accesses source setup page
        if smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]=="voltage":
            if sweep_type=="linear":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],sweep_param["step"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
            elif sweep_type=="log":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR2, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # VR2 for log sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax, compliance
        elif smu_type["SMU%d"%smu_master]=="current":
            if sweep_type=="linear":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],sweep_param["step"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # IR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
            elif sweep_type=="log":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR2, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_param["start"],sweep_param["stop"],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%smu_master])) # IR2 for log sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax, compliance
        
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if (smu_index+1!=smu_master) and smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                if smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("VC%d, %.2f, %.6E"%(smu_index+1,smu_bias["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]))
                elif smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("IC%d, %.2f, %.6E"%(smu_index+1,smu_bias["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)],smu_compliance["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]))
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("HT %f"%hold_time) # Sets a hold time that delays the start of a sweep
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("DT %f"%delay_time) # delay time: Sets the time to wait between when the output voltage is set and when the measurement is made in a sweep.
        self.pyvisa_resource.write(integration_dictionnary[integration_mode]) # integration time, IT1/IT2/IT3 : short/medium/long

        self.pyvisa_resource.write("SM")
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("DM2") # set the data display in list mode
        
        list_display=""
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                    list_display+=",'%s%d'"%("I",smu_index+1)
                elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                    list_display+=",'%s%d'"%("V",smu_index+1)
                    
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("LI %s"%list_display[1:])
    except pyvisa.VisaIOError:
        print("/!\ VisaIOError : timeout expired")
        self.pyvisa_resource.close()

Function to initialize the HP4145 equipment with the desired settings

args:
  • smu_type (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias type ("voltage", "current" or "common")

  • smu_used (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") if active or not ("on" or "off")

  • smu_master (int) : integer to indicate which SMU performs the sweep

  • smu_bias (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the bias point (scalar)

  • smu_compliance (dictionary) : dictionary indicated for each SMU ("SMU1","SMU2","SMU3" and "SMU4") the compliance (scalar)

  • sweep_param (dictionary) : dictionary indicated the starting bias ("start"), the stoping bias ("stop") and step ("step") of the sweep

  • sweep_type (string) : string to indicate linear ("linear") sweep or logarithmic ("log") sweep

  • integration_mode (string) : set the integration time parameter ("S" for short, "M" for medium and "L" for long)

  • delay_time (scalar) : the time to wait between when the output voltage is set and when the measurement is made in a sweep

  • hold_time (scalar) : hold time that delays the start of a sweep

def launch_measurements(self, activate_segmentation=True)
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def launch_measurements(self,activate_segmentation=True):
    
    """ Function to launch the measurement and return the data (in array shape) and the header (string) depending on the measurement configuration
    
        args:
           \n\t- activate_segmentation (boolean) :if True the total number of measurements is subdivide in smaller set of measurments to avoid a connection lost with the equipment. The longer the integration time, the smaller the subdivision segment
        return:
           \n\t- data (array) : array with the measurement data
           \n\t- header (string) : string with the description of the data column "Vx" or "Ix" for voltage or current measured from SMUx.
        
    """        
    number_channel=0
    for smu_index in range(4):
        if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
            number_channel+=1

    
    if self.integration_mode=="S":
        Nmax=50
    elif self.integration_mode=="M":
        Nmax=30
    elif self.integration_mode=="L":
        Nmax=10
        
        
        
    sweep_list=np.round(np.arange(self.sweep_param["start"],self.sweep_param["stop"]+self.sweep_param["step"],self.sweep_param["step"]),6)
    N_v=len(sweep_list)
    data=np.zeros((N_v,number_channel+1))
    data[:,0]=sweep_list
    j=0

    if activate_segmentation:
        iteration=int(N_v/Nmax)+1
        index=0
        while iteration>0:
            sweep_start=sweep_list[index]
            if index+Nmax>N_v:
                sweep_end=sweep_list[-1]
            else:
                sweep_end=sweep_list[index+Nmax-1]
            
            if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master]=="voltage":
                if self.sweep_type=="linear":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
            elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master]=="current":
                if self.sweep_type=="linear":
                    self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # IR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance

            self.pyvisa_resource.write("SS")
            if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(self.smu_master)]=="voltage":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("VR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance
            elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(self.smu_master)]=="current":
                self.pyvisa_resource.write("IR1, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E, %.6E"%(sweep_start,sweep_end,self.sweep_param["step"],self.smu_compliance["SMU%d"%self.smu_master])) # VR1 for linear sweep of VAR1 source function, vmin, vmax,vstep, compliance

            self.pyvisa_resource.write("MD") # This command controls measurements.
            self.pyvisa_resource.write("ME1") # Run a single trigger test and store readings in a cleared buffer: 1
            
            i=0
            for smu_index in range(4):
                if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                    i+=1
                    if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                        data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'I%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                    elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                        data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'V%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                    j=0
                    for  data_i in data_list.split(","):
                        data[index+j,i]=float(data_i[1:])
                        j+=1
                        
            index+=Nmax
            iteration-=1  
    else:
        
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("MD") # This command controls measurements.
        self.pyvisa_resource.write("ME1") # Run a single trigger test and store readings in a cleared buffer: 1
        time.sleep(10)
        i=0
        for smu_index in range(4):
            if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
                i+=1
                if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                    data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'I%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                    data_list=self.pyvisa_resource.query("DO 'V%d'"%(smu_index+1))# Read measurements
                
                j=0
                for  data_j in data_list.split(","):
                    data[j,i]=float(data_j[1:])
                    j+=1
        

    header="%s%d"%(self.smu_type["SMU%d"%self.smu_master][0].upper(),self.smu_master)
    for smu_index in range(4):
        if self.smu_used["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="on":
            if self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="voltage":
                header+=", %s%d"%("I",smu_index+1)
            elif self.smu_type["SMU%d"%(smu_index+1)]=="current":
                header+=", %s%d"%("V",smu_index+1)
    return data, header

Function to launch the measurement and return the data (in array shape) and the header (string) depending on the measurement configuration

args:
  • activate_segmentation (boolean) :if True the total number of measurements is subdivide in smaller set of measurments to avoid a connection lost with the equipment. The longer the integration time, the smaller the subdivision segment return:

  • data (array) : array with the measurement data

  • header (string) : string with the description of the data column "Vx" or "Ix" for voltage or current measured from SMUx.

Inherited members