The Agilent/Keysight 6206B is a compact DC power supply delivering dual-range voltage output with exceptional load and line regulation. It provides 0–60 V @ 0.5 A or 0–30 V @ 1 A, making it suitable for laboratory, manufacturing, and field applications requiring stable, programmable power. Built-in short-circuit protection, adjustable current limiting, and remote programming capabilities enable integration into automated test systems and complex measurement setups.
Technical Specifications
Output Performance
• Voltage output: 0–60 V @ 0.5 A OR 0–30 V @ 1 A (dual-range)
• Load regulation: <0.01% + 4 mV (full load to no load)
• Line regulation: <0.01% + 4 mV (input voltage variation)
• Ripple and noise: <200 µV rms
• Stability: <0.10% + 5 mV (8-hour drift at constant ambient, line voltage, and load; after 30 min warm-up)
• Internal impedance (constant voltage mode): <0.02 Ω (DC–1 kHz); <0.5 Ω (1 kHz–100 kHz)
Input Power
• AC voltage: 105–125 VAC / 210–250 VAC, single phase
• Frequency: 50–400 Hz
• Power consumption: ≈70 W, 0.85 A at 115 VAC, 60 Hz, full load
Environmental
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C
• Storage temperature: −40 to +85°C
• Temperature coefficient: <0.02% + 1 mV/°C
– Key Features
• Fixed short-circuit protection activating at ≈110% rated load current
• Adjustable current limit via internal resistor modification or ten-turn controls (CV/CC models)
• Remote programming for automated test integration
• Low output impedance across DC to 100 kHz bandwidth
• Compact form factor: 89 mm H × 216 mm W × 317 mm D; 4.5 kg
– Typical Applications
Component testing, power supply validation, laboratory bench work, production line test integration, and systems requiring stable, programmable DC power with remote control.
– Compatibility & Integration
Remote programming interfaces enable connection to automated test equipment and data acquisition systems. Dual voltage/current range supports diverse load configurations within a single compact instrument.
