Triple Output Bench-top power supply - Any requests?

Hi Everyone,

I will be designing a high performance triple-output bench power supply and I was wondering if any of you have any information regarding your current benchtop power supply:

1. what do you like about it?

2. what do you don't like about it?

3. what kind of features is missing as of today and wish were available?

feel free to go nuts, any help is greatly appreciated!

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michaelkellett 2 months ago +1

I have two preferred bench power supplies: AimTTi QL564TP, Linear supply, 2 main outputs, switchable ranges 0-25V, 4A and 0-56V, 2A, full LAN control. Used almost all the time, there are few days when…
michaelkellett 2 months ago in reply to Magnethicc +1

As is common with questions such as yours I find that replies (including mine) focus on the current project. One of my current projects is a switching supply for precision motor control - its a buck regulator…
beacon_dave 2 months ago in reply to dougw +1

Sounds familiar... USB to Banana Plug Adapter https://community.element14.com/products/pcbprototyping/b/pcb-blogs/posts/usb-to-banana-plug-adapter

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geralds 2 months ago

I've always wanted to build a really great desktop power supply.

Due to lack of time, I postponed it and am now using the Keysight E36313A.

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/product/E36313A/160w-triple-output-power-supply-6v-10a-2x-25v-2a.html
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michaelkellett 2 months ago in reply to geralds

It will be a lot of work to match the specs of that one with a home brew !

MK
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geralds 2 months ago in reply to michaelkellett

It's not so easy to "do"... "it" ... "yourself" (yes, I phrased it that way deliberately).
I have many circuit diagrams and assembly drawings.

I also have service manuals for older Keysight bench power supplies with detailed circuit diagrams and measurement descriptions. I've repaired such devices.

In analog times, that would have been somewhat cheaper, but his question shows that he is looking for a microcontroller-controlled laboratory power supply.

That's not so simple.

His question also reveals that he's not particularly knowledgeable about electronics.

Hmm, how can we help him? With a good recommendation. I think it would be best for him if he bought one.
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Magnethicc 2 months ago in reply to geralds

I do not know how you came to the conclusion that I am not knowledgeable about electronics
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Magnethicc 2 months ago in reply to geralds

I do not know how you came to the conclusion that I am not knowledgeable about electronics
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geralds 2 months ago in reply to Magnethicc

Please read michaelkellett 's information and arguments again carefully.

I agree with him; I think similarly.

BUT --- What is YOUR wish?

You haven't answered any of the questions so far.

The real point is: what do you need for yourself? The thoughts and wishes of others are rather irrelevant.

You have to choose what's right for YOU, what functions it should have, and then you have to calculate YOUR costs accordingly.

..."" ""...feel free to go nuts, any help is greatly appreciated! ..."
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