The Agilent/Keysight E3642A is a 50 W single-output DC power supply with dual voltage ranges, delivering clean, regulated power for benchtop and system-level testing applications. Its compact form factor combines intuitive front-panel control with full programmability, making it suitable for component characterization, circuit validation, and automated test environments.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Output voltage: 0–8 V DC (Range 1) or 0–20 V DC (Range 2)
• Output current: 0–5 A @ 8 V or 0–2.5 A @ 20 V
• Power rating: 50 W
• Load regulation: <0.01% + 3 mV (voltage); <0.01% + 250 µA (current)
• Line regulation: 0.01%
• Voltage programming accuracy: 0.05% + 10 mV
• Ripple and noise: <5 mVpp (voltage peak-peak); 0.5 mVrms (voltage); <4 mArms (current)
• Voltage settling time: <90 msec
• Overvoltage protection: Front-panel configurable with adjustable trip voltage
Input & Environmental
• Input voltage: 115 VAC ±10% (100/115/230 VAC selectable)
• Input frequency: 47–63 Hz
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
• Dimensions: 212.8 mm × 88.5 mm × 348.3 mm (W × H × D)
• Weight: 6.2 kg
– Key Features
• Dual-range output for flexible voltage/current capability
• High-visibility vacuum-fluorescent display with 10 mV voltage and 1 mA current resolution
• Rotary knob and self-guiding keypads for intuitive manual operation
• Memory storage for up to five complete power supply configurations
• GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232 remote interfaces
• SCPI-compliant programming for instrument automation
• Screw-type rear terminals and versatile binding posts
• Optional rack-mount kits available for system integration
– Typical Applications
Component testing, power electronics validation, laboratory power delivery, automated test equipment (ATE) integration, and educational demonstrations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports VXIplug&play drivers for Keysight VEE, National Instruments LabVIEW, and LabWindows, enabling rapid integration into existing test frameworks.
