The HP/Agilent 6038A is a single-output autoranging DC power supply delivering up to 200 W across a flexible voltage and current envelope. Rated 0–60 V and 0–10 A, it provides high-accuracy power delivery for automated test equipment and system integration applications. The unit features fan cooling, operates at 20 kHz switching frequency, and integrates via HP-IB (IEEE 488) with full SCPI command support and VXIPlug+Play drivers for seamless ATE integration.
Technical Specifications
Output and Power
• Single output: 0–60 V, 0–10 A (200 W maximum)
• Autoranging capability across full power envelope
• Ripple and noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz): 3 mV RMS, 30 mV peak-to-peak (voltage); 5 mA RMS (current)
• Load regulation: 0.01% + 5 mV (voltage)
• Line regulation: 0.01% + 5 mV (voltage)
• Programming accuracy (25°C ±5°C): 0.035% + 40 mV (voltage), 0.09% + 10 mA (current)
• Readback accuracy (25°C ±5°C): 0.07% + 50 mV (voltage), 0.2% + 11 mA (current)
• Transient response: 2 ms for 10% step change
• DC floating voltage: ±240 V (either terminal can be grounded or floated)
Input
• Line voltage options: 100 VAC (48–63 Hz), 120 VAC (104–127 VAC, 48–63 Hz), 220 VAC (191–233 VAC, 48–63 Hz), 240 VAC (209–250 VAC, 48–63 Hz)
• Switching frequency: 20 kHz
– Key Features
• Programmable overvoltage protection with automatic load disconnect
• Foldback protection—optional output disable on CV/CC mode transition
• Remote inhibit circuit for additional shutdown control
• Fault indicator (FLT) for unmasked fault register monitoring
• HP-IB interface with direct voltage and current programming
• Status readback and nine-condition service request capability
• Hewlett-Packard System II-compatible modular enclosure
– Typical Applications
Automated test equipment, system-level integration, laboratory precision power delivery, component characterization and validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB (IEEE 488) primary interface with SCPI command set and VXIPlug+Play driver support enables direct integration into existing test systems and ATE platforms.
