Bench Measurements questions ...

Hi,
        I need some clarification on some bench measurements. Let me know if I am
        correct on the following assumptions.

        First of all, is it safe to assume that if the device is non-tri statable,
        then no need to take [GND Clamp], [POWER Clamp] data as these will be
        included in the [Pulldown] and [Pullup].
        So, I specify the voltage value on the 'Voltage' table but put NA on the
        'I(typ)' column for both the Clamp measurements.

        For the [Pulldown], since it's referenced to GND, it's straight forward
        sweep of Vout from -5V to +10V. Measure the resulting 'I(typ)'.
        No need to do any modifications to the V/I table.
        Does that sound right?

        For the [Pullup], since it's referenced to Vcc, I need to use the formula
        Vtable = Vcc - Vout.
        So, I again sweep Vout from -5V to +10 volts.
        Recalculate the Vtable numbers based on "Vtable = Vcc - Vout".
        Leave the 'I(typ)' sign( plus to minus) as they are.

        I am making my measurements not on a curve tracer but using a programmbale
        power supply and a software on a GPIB Mac that can Force a voltage range
        and record the 'I(typ)' reading.
        
Regards,
Syed huq
Received on Thu Jun 23 10:36:24 1994