The Agilent/Keysight 6269A is a continuously variable DC power supply delivering 0–40 V and 0–50 A across approximately 2 kW of output power. It operates in constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes with automatic crossover, providing exceptional regulation and transient response for precision test, measurement, and R&D applications.
Technical Specifications
Output Ratings
• Voltage: 0–40 V DC
• Current: 0–50 A DC
• Power: Approximately 2 kW
Regulation Performance
• CV line regulation: <0.01% + 200 µV
• CC line regulation: <0.02% + 2 mA
• CV load regulation: 0.01% + 200 µV
• CC load regulation: 0.02% + 2 mA
Ripple and Noise
• CV output: 1 mV rms, 5 mV peak-to-peak
• CC output: 25 mA rms
Stability
Over 8 hours post warm-up, CV drift remains <0.03% + 2 mV; CC drift <0.03% + 10 mA.
Transient Response
Load transient recovery time is <150 µs to within 20 mV of nominal voltage following half-load current change.
Internal Impedance (CV Mode)
• DC to 100 Hz: <0.001 Ω
• 100 Hz to 1 kHz: <0.01 Ω
• 1 kHz to 100 kHz: <0.2 Ω
• 100 kHz to 1 MHz: <2 Ω
Temperature Characteristics
• Operating range: 0–55°C
• Storage range: −40–75°C
• Voltage temperature coefficient: <0.01% + 200 µV/°C
• Current temperature coefficient: <0.01% + 4 mA/°C
– Key Features
• Continuously adjustable voltage and current with vernier controls for precise tuning
• Front panel meters for real-time voltage and current monitoring
• All-electronic constant current overload protection; direct short-circuit capable
• Built-in overvoltage protection
• Remote sensing for load lead voltage drop compensation
• Analog programmable via external resistance or DC voltage source
• Auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking operation for multi-unit configurations
• Rear panel terminals for output, remote sensing, and programming connections
• Optional HP-IB and RS-232 interfaces
– Typical Applications
DC power supply for component testing, device characterization, power conversion validation, and laboratory research where stable, low-noise power with fast transient response is required.
– Compatibility & Integration
Multi-unit operation via auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking modes. External analog programming and remote sensing enable integration into automated test systems and benchtop configurations.
