The Agilent/Keysight 6112A is a precision benchtop DC power supply engineered for stable, accurate voltage and current delivery in sensitive electronic testing and quality control environments. The instrument operates in both constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes, with integrated digital meters for simultaneous voltage and current monitoring. Low noise performance and excellent load/line regulation ensure test result integrity across demanding applications.
Technical Specifications
Output Characteristics
• Single output configuration
• Constant Voltage (CV) and Constant Current (CC) modes
• Load Regulation: Less than 0.01% + 2 mV
• Line Regulation: Less than 0.01% + 2 mV
• Voltage Ripple and Noise: Less than 200 µVrms; Less than 2 mVpp
• Current Ripple and Noise: Less than 200 µArms
Input Requirements
• Operating Voltage: 104 to 127 Vac
• Frequency: 47–63 Hz
User Interface
• Digital voltage and current meters for real-time monitoring
• 10-turn voltage and current adjust potentiometers for precision control
Remote Sensing
• Voltage drop compensation in load leads to ensure accurate voltage delivery at the device under test
Protection
• Overvoltage protection that disables output to protect the device under test
– Key Features
• Dual-mode operation (CV/CC) for versatile test scenarios
• Low-noise output suitable for sensitive analog and RF circuits
• Precise regulation minimizes output variations across load changes and input fluctuations
• Digital metering eliminates analog display ambiguity
• Remote sensing capability eliminates lead-drop measurement errors in critical applications
– Typical Applications
• Component characterization and acceptance testing
• Circuit prototype development and validation
• Device stress and burn-in testing
• Quality control and production testing
• Laboratory research requiring stable, low-noise power delivery
– Compatibility & Integration
Benchtop form factor with front-panel analog controls and digital readout. Remote sensing terminals enable accurate voltage regulation at the load regardless of cable resistance.
