Agilent Technologies: E3600 Series Non-Programmable DC Power Supplies

Overview

The E3600 Series of low-cost benchtop power supplies give you the performance of system power supplies at a decent price. All E3600 family members provide clean power with excellent regulation and a fast transient response. The E3600 Series includes single-output non-programmable models, dual-output and triple-output nonprogrammable models.

Single-output models

All E3600 Series single-output non-programmable power supplies feature separate digital-panel meters for monitoring voltage and current simultaneously, giving you precise reading and control capability. All models also feature 10-turn potentiometers for accurate adjustment of voltage and current output settings. With 0.01 percent load and line regulation, these instruments keep the output steady when power line and load changes occur.

The low normal mode noise specification of less than 200 µVrms ensures clean power for precision circuitry. In all single-output models, either the positive or negative terminal can be connected to ground, providing a positive or negative voltage output. Outputs can also be floated up to 240 V from ground. These instruments also feature adjustable current limits, letting you set the safest current limit without having to short the output.

Multiple-output nonprogrammable models

With multiple supplies in a compact unit, the E3620A and E3630A provide excellent performance while saving space on your bench. Both instruments feature a tight 0.01 percent line and load regulation and a low normal mode noise specification of less than 0.35 mV to ensure clean power for precision circuitry. With a common mode current specification of less than 1 µA, both multiple-output power supplies minimize the power line current injection.

Like the single-output models in the E3600 Series, the E3620A and E3630A feature separate digital panel meters so you can monitor the voltage and current simultaneously. They also protect your DUT against overload and short-circuit damage.

Smooth turn-on and turn-off transitions keep power spikes out of your circuits. Auto-tracking permits equal or proportional voltage sharing, and allows control of output voltage from one master unit. The master and slave supplies have the same output polarity with respect to a common bus or ground. This operation is useful where simultaneous turn-up, turndown or proportional control of all power supplies is required.

Key Applications: Automated test applications, ATE systems in R&D, design validation, and manufacturing.