The Agilent/Keysight 6290A is a regulated DC power supply delivering 0–40 V and 0–3 A output with automatic crossover between constant voltage and constant current modes. Built on silicon circuitry and rated for 115 VAC input, this MPB-5 series instrument provides stable, protected power for laboratory and industrial test applications. The floating output design with front and rear panel terminals supports remote sensing and programming, enabling integration into automated test systems. Auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking capabilities expand operational flexibility. Short-circuit protection is standard; optional crowbar overvoltage protection is available. Front and rear metering provides real-time voltage and current visibility. Transient recovery time is less than 50 µs for output voltage to settle within 15 mV following load current changes. The unit is rack-mountable and exhibits no overshoot on power transitions. Dimensions are 18 × 12 × 12 inches; weight is 25.1 lbs.
Technical Specifications
• Output Voltage: 0–40 V DC
• Output Current: 0–3 A DC
• AC Input: 115 VAC
• Operation Mode: Constant Voltage/Constant Current with auto-crossover
• Programming Coefficient (CC): 0.66 mA
• Transient Recovery Time: <50 µs (within 15 mV of nominal voltage)
• Dimensions: 18 × 12 × 12 inches
• Weight: 25.1 lbs
• Panel Finish: Light gray with dark gray case
– Key Features
• All-silicon construction for reliability
• Multiple-range meters for voltage and current monitoring
• Floating output for flexible grounding schemes
• Front and rear output terminals
• No overshoot on turn-on, turn-off, or power removal
• Short-circuit protection built-in
• Optional crowbar overvoltage protection
• Remote sensing for accurate load-point voltage delivery
• Remote programming capability
• Rack-mountable form factor
– Compatibility & Integration
• Auto-series operation for voltage extension
• Auto-parallel operation for current extension
• Auto-tracking operation for synchronized multi-supply configurations
• Remote sensing and programming interfaces for system integration
