The Keysight E36102B is a 30 W single-output DC power supply engineered for benchtop test and development environments demanding stable, precise voltage and current control. This compact 2U, 1/4 rack instrument delivers clean power suitable for sensitive circuit characterization while conserving bench real estate. A high-contrast OLED display and intuitive on-screen menu with rotary knob control enable rapid setup and parameter adjustment. Multiple protection schemes—overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature—safeguard the device under test, while front panel lockout prevents accidental configuration changes during automated test sequences.
Technical Specifications
Output Rating
• Maximum voltage: 6 V
• Maximum current: 5 A
• Maximum power: 30 W
Programming & Regulation
• Voltage programming accuracy: ±(0.05% + 3 mV)
• Load regulation (voltage): ±(0.01% of output + 2 mV)
• Load regulation (current): ±(0.02% of output + 250 µA)
• Line regulation (voltage): ±(0.01% of output + 1 mV)
• Line regulation (current): ±(0.02% of output + 250 µA)
Output Quality
• Voltage ripple/noise (RMS): 350 µVrms
• Voltage ripple/noise (peak-to-peak): 8 mV
• Current ripple (RMS): 2 mArms
• Transient response: Faster than 50 µs
• Command processing time: Less than 10 ms
Input Specifications
• Selectable input voltage: 100 V, 115 V, or 230 V (±10%)
• AC input frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
• AC input power: 200 VA
– Key Features
• Output enable/disable switch protects DUT during test transitions
• High-accuracy low current measurement capability for sensitive loads
• LAN (LXI Core) and USB (TMC488) connectivity for remote and local control
• SCPI command set with IVI driver support enables rapid integration into automated test frameworks
• Dimensions: Approximately 89 × 106 × 339 mm; weight: 3.7 kg
• Security slot available for bench restraint
– Compatibility & Integration
BenchVue software provides graphical control and visualization without requiring programming expertise. Data logging, screen capture, and mobile app support enable remote monitoring and asset tracking. Keysight IO Libraries Suite accelerates driver integration with auto-discovery and instrument-centric programming interfaces.
