nibcq.enums.SMUOutputFunction
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.. py:class:: nibcq.enums.SMUOutputFunction(*args, **kwds)

   Bases: :py:obj:`enum.Enum`


   Enumeration for SMU output function types.

   Defines the output modes available for Source Measure Unit (SMU) devices
   during impedance measurements. Each mode configures the SMU to operate
   as either a voltage source or current source, with continuous or pulsed
   output capabilities.

   Values:
       DC_VOLTAGE: Continuous DC voltage sourcing mode
           - SMU acts as a voltage source with current measurement
           - Used for voltage-controlled impedance measurements
       DC_CURRENT: Continuous DC current sourcing mode
           - SMU acts as a current source with voltage measurement
           - Used for current-controlled impedance measurements (ACIR/EIS)
       PULSE_VOLTAGE: Pulsed voltage sourcing mode
           - Voltage output with defined pulse timing
           - Reduces heating effects during measurements
       PULSE_CURRENT: Pulsed current sourcing mode
           - Current output with defined pulse timing
           - Preferred for battery testing to minimize thermal effects

   .. rubric:: Examples

   >>> params = ACIRTestParameters()
   >>> params.output_function = OutputFunction.DC_CURRENT
   >>> # Configure SMU for current-controlled ACIR measurement
   >>> params.output_function = OutputFunction.PULSE_CURRENT
   >>> # Use pulsed mode to reduce heating