Agilent Power Products Selection Guide
A guide to power product solutions to match your test and measurement needs
January 2012
Introduction
Agilent Technologies has been delivering high-quality power products for over 40 years. The company offers a comprehensive line of DC and AC power supplies designed to meet diverse test requirements, ranging from high-value basic models to high-performance and specialty power supplies. Agilent also provides modular power supplies and electronic loads, catering to various test system development needs. Agilent power supplies are known for their excellent performance, high reliability, and ability to provide confidence in power supply purchases.
In this guide:
- Power Supply Categories / 3
- Selecting the Right DC Power Supply / 4 - 7
- DC Voltage and Current At a Glance / 8 - 9
- DC Power Supply Details
- Application-Specific Power Products
Power Supply Categories
Agilent offers several categories of power supplies:
Basic
Affordable, quiet, and stable power supplies suitable for manual and simple computer-controlled operation. Optimized for applications where speed and accuracy are less critical, offering a high-value fit for bench or system rack use.
Performance
Feature speed, accuracy, and advanced programming capabilities, making them ideal for tests where power supply performance is crucial. They include features like DUT protection, fast programming times, and downloadable voltage and current sequences.
Specialty
Designed for specific applications, such as the Agilent 66300 Mobile Communications DC Sources for emulating battery characteristics or the Agilent E4360 Solar Array Simulator for simulating solar panel I-V characteristics.
Modular
Agilent offers fully programmable power supplies in modular formats, including the N6700 low-profile modular power system, N6705B DC power analyzer, and 66000 modular power system series. This allows for extensive power options and simplifies system architecture through a single interface node.
AC Sources
Provide precise power, accurate measurements, and efficient analysis for AC power applications, serving as one-box solutions for testing AC-powered devices.
DC Electronic Loads
Sink current and dissipate power accurately and in a controlled manner. They allow for varying the load on a circuit's output to understand performance. Agilent offers single-output and modular, multiple-output families.
Selecting the Right DC Power Supply For Your Application
Choosing the right DC power supply involves considering voltage and current requirements, alongside other factors like ripple and noise, and programming accuracy. This guide provides definitions, importance, and usage of these features to help users specify the correct power supply.
Output Characteristics
Ripple and Noise
This specification determines the impact of voltage variations (ripple and noise) on your circuit. It is typically specified as Vrms or Vp-p, with Vp-p indicating the maximum variation from the DC setpoint.
Programming Accuracy
Measures how closely the output matches the setpoint, specified as a percentage of output plus an offset. Many supplies include built-in voltmeters and ammeters for output measurement.
Output Response
Indicates how quickly the output reaches the setpoint after a change, influenced by regulation design and output bandwidth. Specifications are typically for a 10% to 90% voltage change or a 50% to 100% load change.
Control
Computer Interface
Power supplies offer manual or computer control via interfaces like GPIB, USB, and LAN (LXI-C), with software support including SCPI language and drivers.
Analog Voltage Control Signal
Some supplies feature an analog voltage control input to track or amplify the power output, allowing it to follow an analog voltage signal up to its rated maximum.
Output Measurements
Measure V & I Output
Many power supplies include built-in voltmeters and ammeters to display or query output voltage and current, useful for computer-controlled systems. Accuracy is specified as a percentage of full scale plus an offset.
Packaging
Physical Size
Agilent power supplies adhere to standard EIA 19-inch rack dimensions, available in half-rack or full-rack widths and heights ranging from 1U to 5U. Half-rack widths are often preferred for bench applications, while full-rack widths are suitable for system racks. The N5700 and N6700 Series feature a 1U height.
Front or Rear Output Terminals
Output terminals can be located on the front or rear panel. High-current and system supplies typically have rear outputs, while bench and low-current models often feature front outputs.
Number of Outputs
Supplies can be configured with 1 to 8 outputs per unit, saving space. Modular mainframes like the 66000 and N6700 can hold up to 8 and 4 modules, respectively.
Specialty Features
DUT Protection
Select power supplies with DUT protection to safeguard devices under test from over-voltage or over-current damage. This feature limits voltage and/or current regardless of the load.
Power Arbitrary Waveforms
Utilize the LIST feature for power supplies that require changing power input over time. This allows pre-programming a list of setpoints, simplifying test programs.
Output Disconnect or Polarity Reversal
Optional output relays enable automatic connect, disconnect, and polarity reversal, providing an easy method for programmatic control without external relays.
DC Voltage and Current At a Glance
This section provides tables summarizing DC voltage and current ranges for various Agilent power supply models.
Voltage ranges: 5 V to 40 V
| Model Numbers | Page | Outputs | 5 to 8 V | 12 to 20 V | 21 to 40 V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6611C-14C | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 5 A (6611C) | 0-20 V, 2 A (6612C) | 0-20 V, 2 A or 0-50 V, 0.8 A |
| 6621A-24A, 6627A | 12 | 2 to 4 | 0-7 V, 5 A or 0-20 V, 2 A | 0-7 V, 10 A or 0-20 V, 4 A | 0-35 V, 6 A (65/6643A) |
| 6625A-26A, 6628A-29A | 12 | 2 to 4 | 0-7 V, 15 mA or 0-50 V, 500 mA | 0-16 V, 200 mA or 0-50 V, 1 A | 0-35 V, 15 A (65/6653A) |
| 6631B-34B | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 10 A (6631B) | 0-20 V, 5 A (6632B) | 0-35 V, 60 A (65/6673A) |
| 6541A-45A and 6641A-45A | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 20 A (65/6641A) | 0-20 V, 10 A (65/6642A) | 0-35 V, 15 A (65/6653A) |
| 6551A-55A and 6651A-55A | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 50 A (65/6651A) | 0-20 V, 25 A (65/6652A) | 0-35 V, 15 A (65/6653A) |
| 6571A-75A and 6671A-75A | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 220 A (65/6671A) | 0-20 V, 100 A (65/6672A) | 0-35 V, 60 A (65/6673A) |
| 6680A-84A | 12 | 1 | 0-5 V, 875 A (6680A) | 0-21 V, 240 A (6682A) | 0-32 V, 160 A (6683A) |
| 6690A-92A | 12 | 1 | 0-8 V, 580 A (6681A) | 0-40 V, 128 A (6684A) | |
| 66001A-6A | 16 | 1 to 8* | 0-8 V, 16 A (66601A) | 0-20 V, 7.5 A (66602A) | 0-35, 4.5 A (66603A) |
| 66309B-32A | 22 | 1 to 2 | 0-15 V, 3 A (all 663xx) | 0-20 V, 5 A (66603A) | |
| E3610A-12A | 10 | 1 | 0-8 V, 3 A (E3610A) | 0-15 V, 2 A (E3610A) | 0-35 V, 0.85 A (E3611A) |
| E3614A-17A | 10 | 1 | 0-8 V, 6 A (E3614A) | 0-20 V, 1.5 A (E3611A) | 0-35 V, 1.7 A (E3616A) |
| E3620A | 10 | 2 | 0-25 V, 1 A (E3620A x2) | ||
| E3630A-31A | 10 | 3 | 0-6 V, 2.5 A (E3630A x1) | 0-20 V, 0.5 A (E3630A x2) | 0-25 V, 1 A (E3631A x2) |
| E3632A-34A ** | 10 | 1 | 0-8 V, 20 A (E3633A r1) | 0-15 V, 7 A (E3632A r1) | 0-25 V, 7 A (E3634A r1) |
| E3640A-45A ** | 10 | 1 | 0-8 V, 3 A (E3640A r1) | 0-20 V, 1.5 A (E3640A r2) | 0-35 V, 0.8 A (E3641A r1) |
| E3646A-49A ** | 10 | 2 | 0-8 V, 3 A (E3646A r1) | 0-20 V, 1.5 A (E3646A r2) | 0-35 V, 0.8 A (E3647A r1) |
| E4361A | 23 | 1 to 2* | |||
| E4362A | 23 | 1 to 2* | |||
| N5741A-52A | 13 | 1 | 0-6 V, 100 A (N5741A) | 0-12.5 V, 60 A (N5743A) | 0-30 V, 25 A (N5745A) |
| N5761A-72A | 13 | 1 | 0-6 V, 180 A (N5761A) | 0-12.5 V, 120 A (N5763A) | 0-30 V, 50 A (N5765A) |
| N6731B-36B | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-5 V, 10 A (N6731B) | 0-20 V, 2.5 A (N6733B) | 0-35 V, 1.5 A (N6734B) |
| N6741B-46B | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-5 V, 20 A (N6741B) | 0-20 V, 5 A (N6743B) | 0-35 V, 3 A (N6744B) |
| N6751A-52A | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-20 V, 15 A (N6773A) | 0-35 V, 8.5 A (N6774A) | |
| N6761A-62A | 14 | 1 to 4* | |||
| N6773A-77A | 14 | 2* | 0-20 V, 50 A (N6753A) | 0-20 V, 50 A (N6755A) | |
| N6753A-56A | 14 | 2* | |||
| N6763A-66A | |||||
| N6781A-84A | 19, 25 | 1 to 4* | 0-6 V, +3 to-2 A (N6783A-MFG) | 0-20 V, 3 A (N6781A-82A) | 0-20 V, 3 A (N6784A) |
| N8731A-42A | 13 | 1 | 0- 8 V, 400 A (N8771A) | 0-10 V, 300 A (N8732A) | 0-15 V, 220 A (N8733A) |
| N8754A-62A | 13 | 1 | 0-20 V, 250 A (N8754A) | 0-30 V, 170 A (N8755A) | 0-40 V, 125 A (N8756A) |
| U8001A | 10 | 1 | |||
| U8002A | 10 | 1 | |||
| U8031A | 10 | 3 | |||
| U8032A | 10 | 3 | 0-6 V, 3 A (Output 1 & 2); 5 V, 3 A (Output 3) |
Voltage ranges: 50 V to 600 V
| Model Numbers | Page | Outputs | 50 to 80 V | 100 to 150 V | 200 to 600 V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6611C-14C | 12 | 1 | 0-50 V, 1 A (6613C) | 0-100 V, 0.5 A (6614C) | 0-200 V, 0.75 A (66106A) |
| 6621A-24A, 6627A | 12 | 2 to 4 | 0-20 V, 4 A or 0-50 V, 2 A | ||
| 6625A-26A, 6628A-29A | 12 | 2 to 4 | |||
| 6631B-34B | 12 | 1 | 0-50 V, 2 A (6633B) | 0-100 V, 1 A (6634B) | |
| 6541A-45A and 6641A-45A | 12 | 1 | 0-60 V, 3.5 A (65/6644A) | 0-120 V, 1.5 A (65/6645A) | |
| 6551A-55A and 6651A-55A | 12 | 1 | 0-60 V, 9 A (65/6654A) | 0-120 V, 4 A (65/6655A) | |
| 6571A-75A and 6671A-75A | 12 | 1 | 0-60 V, 35 A (65/6674A) | 0-120 V, 18 A (65/6675A) | |
| 6680A-84A | 12 | 1 | |||
| 6690A-92A | 12 | 1 | 0-60 V, 110 A (6692A) | ||
| 66101A-6A | 16 | 1 to 8* | 0-60 V, 2.5 A (66104A) | 0-120 V, 1.25 A (66105A) | 0-200 V, 0.75 A (66106A) |
| 66309B-32A | 22 | 1 to 2 | |||
| E3610A-12A | 10 | 1 | 0-60 V, 0.5 A (E3612A) | 0-120 V, 0.25 A (E3612A) | |
| E3614A-17A | 10 | 1 | 0-60 V, 1 A (E3617A) | ||
| E3620A | 10 | 2 | |||
| E3630A-31A | 10 | 3 | |||
| E3632A-34A ** | 10 | 1 | 0-50 V, 4 A (E3634A r2) | ||
| E3640A-45A ** | 10 | 1 | 0-60 V, 0.5 A (E3641A r2) | ||
| E3646A-49A ** | 10 | 2 | 0-60 V, 0.5 A (E3647A r2) | ||
| E4361A | 23 | 1 to 2* | 0-65 V, 8.5 A | ||
| E4362A | 23 | 1 to 2* | 0-130 V, 5 A | ||
| N5741A-52A | 13 | 1 | 0-60 V, 12.5 A (N5747A) | 0-100 V, 7.5 A (N5749A) | 0-300 V, 2.5 A (N5751A) |
| N5761A-72A | 13 | 1 | 0-60 V, 25 A (N5767A) | 0-100 V, 15 A (N5769A) | 0-300 V, 5 A (N5771A) |
| N6731B-36B | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-60 V, 0.8 A (N6735B) | 0-100 V, 0.5 A (N6736B) | |
| N6741B-46B | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-60 V, 1.6 A (N6745B) | 0-100 V, 1 A (N6746B) | |
| N6751A-52A | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-50 V, 5 A (N6751A) | 0-100 V, 3 A (N6776A) | 0-150 V, 2 A (N6777A) |
| N6761A-62A | 14 | 1 to 4* | 0-50 V, 1.5 A (N6761A) | 0-100 V, 3 A (N6776A) | 0-150 V, 2 A (N6777A) |
| N6773A-77A | 14 | 2* | 0-60 V, 5 A (N6775A) | ||
| N6753A-56A | 14 | 2* | 0-60 V, 20 A (N6754A) | ||
| N6763A-66A | 0-60 V, 20 A (N6764A) | ||||
| N6781A-84A | 19, 25 | 1 to 4* | 0-6 V, +3 to-2 A (N6783A-MFG) | 0-20 V, 3 A (N6781A-82A) | 0-20 V, 3 A (N6784A) |
| N8731A-42A | 13 | 1 | 0-60 V, 55 A (N8737A) | 0-100 V, 33 A (N8739A) | 0-300 V, 11 A (N8741A) |
| N8754A-62A | 13 | 1 | 0-60 V, 85 A (N8757A) | 0-100 V, 50 A (N8759A) | 0-300 V, 17 A (N8761A) |
| U8001A | 10 | 1 | |||
| U8002A | 10 | 1 | |||
| U8031A | 10 | 3 | |||
| U8032A | 10 | 3 | 0-60 V, 3 A (Output 1 & 2); 5 V, 3 A (Output 3) |
E3600 and U8000 Series Basic Power Supplies
These series offer essential features for a tight budget, providing reliable power with minimal complexity. The E3600 Series offers a wide choice of voltages, programmability, and outputs, while the U8000 Series provides affordable DC power with features like output sequencing, overvoltage/overcurrent protection, and memory states.
Key features include: 30 W to 375 W outputs, 6 V to 120 V, 0.25 A to 20 A; single- to triple-output models in half-rack width; low noise, linear regulation; dual range outputs; and computer control via GPIB (on most E3600 models).
Image: A laboratory setting showcasing various Agilent power supplies, including benchtop units like the E3631A and E3633A.
6030 Series Basic Autoranging DC Power Supplies
The 6030 Series offers autoranging outputs for maximum power across various operating voltages, allowing one supply to perform the function of multiple units. This saves rack space and simplifies system complexity.
Key features include: 240 W to 1200 W outputs, up to 500 V, and up to 120 A; built-in measurements and advanced programming; full protection from over voltage and over current; and computer control via GPIB.
Image: The Agilent 6032A DC Power Supply unit. A diagram illustrates the concept of Autoranging Output with voltage and current levels (V1, V2, V3 and I1, I2, I3).
6500 and 6600 Series High-Performance DC Power Supplies
These high-performance power supplies are designed for demanding requirements, with the 6600 Series helping to reduce test time and simplify system design. They offer fast, low-noise outputs and extensive programming capabilities.
Key features include: 40 W to 6600 W outputs, up to 120 V, and up to 875 A; fast, low-noise outputs; extensive programming capability (6600 only); built-in measurements; and computer control via GPIB (6600 Series only).
Image: Agilent 6623A, 6631B, and 6680A power supplies are shown.
N5700 Series and N8700 Series Basic DC Power Supplies
These series provide space-saving basic power with modern interfaces, offering up to 5200 W in a 2U package (N8700) or up to 1560 W in a 1U package (N5700). They deliver solid performance and enhanced capabilities.
Key features include: remote programming via GPIB, LAN, and USB; analog control and monitoring; parallel/series connection capability; built-in measurements; front panel control; protection features (OVP, UVL, OT); and LXI Class C compliance.
Image: Agilent N8731A (front/back) and N5749A (front/back) power supplies are depicted.
N6700 Low-Profile Modular Power System
This 1U-high, multiple-output programmable DC power supply system offers flexibility in performance, power, and price. It allows users to mix and match from 34 different DC power modules.
Key features include: small size (up to 4 outputs in 1U); mainframes available with 400 W, 600 W, or 1200 W; mix-and-match modules (50 W to 500 W); streamlined tasks with built-in measurements, output sequencing, LIST mode, digitizer, and disconnect relays; ultra-fast command processing (<1 ms); computer control via GPIB, USB, and LAN; and new high-power DC modules.
Image: The Agilent N6702A mainframe and associated modules are shown.
N6705B DC Power Analyzer
Quickly understand device power consumption without programming. The N6705B integrates DC power supplies, a DMM, oscilloscope, arbitrary waveform generator, and data logger.
Key features include: time savings through no programming requirement; flexible, modular system; compatibility with N6700 Series modules; and computer control via GPIB, USB, and LAN.
Image: The Agilent N6705B DC Power Analyzer is displayed.
66000 Modular Power System
Offers speed and accuracy with up to eight outputs per mainframe. The modular design saves rack space and simplifies system cabling.
Key features include: modular system with up to 8 outputs (150 W per output in 4U); modules available with 150 W, 8 V to 200 V, 0.75 A to 16 A; easy reconfiguration; built-in measurements, LIST mode, and optional keyboard; full protection; and computer control via GPIB.
Image: The Agilent 66000 modular power system mainframe and modules are shown.
N3300 and 6060 Series DC Electronic Loads
These programmable loads with measurements provide flexibility for testing power supplies and other devices requiring a load. The built-in measurement system offers accuracy and convenience.
N3300 multiple-input models are fast and accurate for high-volume manufacturing. Single-input 6060 models are ideal for bench evaluation. Features include: increased test throughput; testing multiple outputs; operation in constant current, voltage, or resistance modes; simultaneous voltage and current measurement; parallel use for higher current sinking; and computer control via GPIB.
Image: Agilent N3300 mainframes, modules, and 6060 loads are depicted.
Agilent AC Power Source/Power Analyzer
An integrated AC power solution providing precise, accurate measurements and efficient analysis of AC power. These "one-box" solutions are ideal for power-supply testing, CE-mark testing, and UPS testing.
Key features include: variety of power levels (375 VA, 750 VA, 1750 VA); built-in measurements for power analysis; and GPIB computer interface.
Image: The Agilent 6813B AC Power Source/Power Analyzer is shown.
N6780 Series Source Measure Units (SMUs)
The N6781A is a 2-quadrant SMU for battery drain analysis, offering advanced features for accurate power consumption capture. The N6782A is a 2-quadrant SMU for function test, capable of modulating output up to 100 kHz. The N6784A is a 4-quadrant SMU for general-purpose applications.
These SMUs are modules for the N6705B DC power analyzer mainframe (R&D) and N6700 low-profile mainframes (ATE). Features include seamless dynamic measurements, glitch-free operation, excellent transient response, 2 or 4-quadrant operation, fast modulation, and computer control.
Image: The Agilent N6705B DC Power Analyzer is displayed.
B2900A Series Precision Source/Measure Units
Compact and cost-effective bench-top SMUs ideal for IV measurement tasks requiring high resolution and accuracy. The innovative graphical user interface enhances usability and productivity.
Key features include: testing up to 210 V and 3 A (DC) or 10.5 A (pulsed); source and measurement resolution down to 10 fA and 100 nV; innovative GUI for fast testing; and ultrafast throughput.
Image: The Agilent B2912A Precision Source/Measure Unit is shown.
U2720 USB Modular Source Measure Unit
This SMU allows for reliable DC voltage/current sourcing and measurement, enabling sweeps and measurements with a single device. It offers voltage and current programming/readback with high accuracy.
Key features include: three-channel, four-quadrant operation ( 20 V, 120 mA); high measurement sensitivity (100 pA with 16-bit resolution); 0.1% basic accuracy; low current measurement capability down to nA levels; embedded test script support; IV Curve application support; faster rise/fall time; and Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
Image: The Agilent U2722A USB Modular Source Measure Unit is displayed.
Modular Source Monitor Unit Series
This series provides precision voltage and current measurements for semiconductor devices and new materials. It includes modular mainframes and pre-configured systems with medium and high-power modules.
Key features include: modular mainframes and systems; force voltages up to 200 V and currents up to 1 A; low current measurements (as low as 0.1 A); and computer control via GPIB.
Image: Agilent E5260A mainframe and modules are shown.
Semiconductor Device Analyzer
A cost-effective, highly accurate bench-top solution for advanced semiconductor device characterization. It tests devices and new materials.
Key features include: PC-based instrument with Windows XP OS; single-box solution for IV, CV, pulse generation, fast IV, and time-domain measurement; ten module slots for SMUs and other module types; and offline data analysis via Desktop EasyEXPERT software.
Image: The Agilent B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer is displayed.
Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer
The Agilent B1505A is a single-box solution for characterizing high power devices from sub-picoamp to 3000 volts and 40 amps, suitable for wide band gap materials.
Key features include: PC-based instrument with Windows XP OS; single-box solution for IV and CV measurements; ten module slots; and offline data analysis via Desktop EasyEXPERT software.
Image: The Agilent B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer is displayed.
N6783A Application-Specific Modules
The N6783A-BAT module is designed for battery charge/discharge analysis for mobile devices, acting as a power supply or electronic load. The N6783A-MFG module offers advanced features for mobile device manufacturing test, providing fast, accurate measurements and excellent voltage transient response.
These modules are compatible with N6700 mainframes (ATE) and N6705B mainframe (R&D). Features include optimization for battery applications and mobile device manufacturing, fast transient response, digitizing measurement system, and USB, LAN, and GPIB interfaces.
Image: Agilent N6700B mainframe and modules, and N6705B DC Power Analyzer are shown.
66300 Mobile Communications DC Sources
These DC sources are designed and optimized for testing mobile wireless devices, providing DC sourcing, current sinking, and measurement capabilities for simulating batteries and measuring current draw.
Key features include: fast DC power source for battery simulation; fast voltage transient response; dynamic measurement system for accurate current measurement; and powerful analysis tool when coupled with 14565B Software.
Image: Agilent 66319D and 66321B devices, and the 14565B software interface are displayed.
E4360 Modular Solar Array Simulation
The modular solar array simulator (SAS) simulates the output characteristics of a solar array, acting as a current source with low output capacitance. It can simulate I-V curves under various environmental conditions.
Key features include: accurate simulation of any solar array type; small size (up to 2 outputs in 2U); high output power (up to 600 W per output); fast I-V curve changes; System Control Tools software; and custom turn-key systems or individual instruments.
Image: Agilent E4360A mainframe and modules are shown.
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