The HP/Agilent 6034A is a 200 W autoranging DC power supply engineered for system integration and laboratory applications. It delivers 0–60 V DC at 0–10 A across its full power rating without manual range switching. Built on FET switching technology operating at 20 kHz, the unit provides constant voltage and constant current modes with programmable overvoltage protection. HP-IB (IEEE 488) control enables remote voltage, current, and OVP limit programming with full readback of output values and operating status.
Technical Specifications
Output Ratings
• Voltage: 0 to 60 V DC
• Current: 0 to 10 A DC
• Maximum Power: 200 W (autoranging across all V-I combinations)
• Programming Resolution: 15 mV (voltage), 2.5 mA (current) — 12-bit
Accuracy & Stability
• Voltage Accuracy: ±0.07% ±28 mV (CV mode)
• Current Accuracy: ±0.085% ±12.5 mA (CC mode)
• Drift: ±0.009% ±0.7 mV/°C (voltage), ±0.009% ±0.8 mA/°C (current) over 8 hours at fixed conditions
• Output Impedance: 1 mΩ series with 30 µH; <1 Ω below 1 MHz
• Ripple/Noise: 0.5 mVrms / 10 mArms
Input Power
• AC Input: 104–127 Vac, 47–66 Hz, 5.4 A draw
• Alternative 220–240 VAC configurations available with line voltage selection
– Key Features
• Autoranging topology — delivers full 200 W across any voltage-current point within the 0–60 V / 0–10 A envelope
• FET switching converter at 20 kHz minimizes output impedance and improves transient response
• Dual-mode operation (constant voltage, constant current) with programmable limits
• Service request capability (SRQ) for fault signaling
• Microprocessor control with HP-IB command set for voltage, current, and OVP programming
• Direct readback of output voltage, current, and operational status
– Typical Applications
• Electronic component and subsystem testing
• Device characterization and burn-in
• Power supply development and validation
• Automated test systems requiring programmable, stable DC sources
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB (IEEE 488) interface enables integration into multi-instrument test benches and automated measurement systems. Programming in native volts and amperes units simplifies command syntax.
