The Agilent/Keysight 6217A is a fully transistorized DC power supply delivering constant voltage with current-limiting protection. Designed for bench or relay rack operation, it provides stable, adjustable output from 0–50 VDC at 0–200 mA with load and line regulation better than 4 mV. The unit includes fixed current-limit protection adjustable internally, guarding against overloads and short circuits. Output can be grounded at either terminal or floated to 300 V off ground, enabling flexible circuit configurations. A single front-panel meter with range selector displays either voltage or current in real time.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Output: 0–50 VDC, 0–200 mA
• Load regulation: <4 mV (full load to no load)
• Line regulation: <4 mV (within 105–125 VAC input range)
• Ripple and noise: <200 µV rms / 1 mV pk-pk (DC to 20 MHz)
• Stability: <0.10% + 5 mV total drift (8 hours, post warm-up)
• Temperature coefficient: <0.02% + 1 mV/°C
• Internal impedance (CV mode): <0.03 Ω (DC–1 kHz); <0.3 Ω (1–100 kHz); <3.0 Ω (100 kHz–1 MHz)
• Transient recovery: <50 µs to 10 mV following full load step
Input Power
• 105–125 VAC, single phase, 50–400 Hz
Environmental
• Operating: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage: −40°C to +85°C
– Key Features
• Fully transistorized design for reliable bench and rack operation
• Adjustable voltage and current limits with internal trimming
• Fixed overload protection including short-circuit withstand
• Floating or grounded output up to 300 V off ground
• Single meter switchable between voltage and current readout
• Series and parallel interconnection capable for extended voltage or current outputs
– Typical Applications
Power supply for component testing, equipment development, and laboratory bench work where stable, regulated DC output and current limiting are essential.
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard banana-style output terminals. Current-limit circuitry permits multiple units to be interconnected in series or parallel configurations to achieve higher output voltages or currents as required.
