Instrument Basics: Bench Power Supplies
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A bench power supply makes powering circuits easy and safe. Learn how to adjust basic controls like voltage. Finally, see how "current limiting" works (and why you should use it.) See how you can use built-in series or parallel tracking to increase a bench power supply's voltage or current output. Last, if you are in the market for a power supply, do not forget to add some leads like mini-grabbers, alligator clips, and banana plugs.
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Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Power Supply, Adjustable, Fixed, 3 Output, 32 V | TENMA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Test Lead Set, 4mm Banana Plug to Alligator Clip, 0.91 m, 2 Leads (21-1190) | TENMA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Test Lead Set, Banana Plug Stackable, Banana Plug Stackable, Black, Red, 914 mm | TENMA | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Test Lead Set, Banana Plug, Test Clip, Black, Red, 914 mm | TENMA | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Handheld DMM (72-7780) | TENMA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| DC Electronic Load, 150 W, Adjustable (8540) | B&K Precision | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Bench Power Supply Single Output (72-2705) | TENMA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Bench Portable Power Supply, Adjustable, 1 Output, 300 mV, 30 V, 0 A, 4 A (72-2660) | TENMA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |