The HP/Agilent 6063B is a 250 W DC electronic load for testing and characterizing DC power sources, supplies, and battery systems across research, production, and incoming inspection workflows. Operating from 3 V to 240 V and drawing up to 10 A, the unit delivers precise load simulation through constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), and constant resistance (CR) modes. A programmable transient generator (0.25 Hz to 10 kHz) with adjustable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate enables dynamic loading profiles that replicate real-world conditions.
## Technical Specifications
**DC Input Ratings**
• Maximum Power: 250 W
• Voltage Range: 3 V to 240 V
• Current Range: 0 A to 10 A
**Constant Current Mode**
• Ranges: 0–1 A, 0–10 A
• Accuracy: 0.15% ±10 mA
• Regulation: 8 mA
• Current Readback Accuracy: 0.05% ±65 mA
• Ripple and Noise (20 Hz–10 MHz): 4 mA rms
**Constant Voltage Mode**
• Accuracy: 0.12% ±120 mV
• Regulation (remote sense): 10 mV
• Voltage Readback Resolution: 17 mV (HP-IB), 20 mV (front panel)
• Temperature Coefficient: 100 ppm/°C ±5 mV/°C
**Constant Resistance Mode**
• Ranges: 24 Ω–10 kΩ, 240 Ω–50 kΩ
• Accuracy (24 Ω): 0.8% ±200 mΩ (≥1 A input)
• Accuracy (10 kΩ, 50 kΩ): 0.3% ±0.3 mS (≥24 V input)
**Transient Generator**
• Frequency Range: 0.25 Hz to 10 kHz
• Programmable Amplitude, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Slew Rate
## Key Features
• Five-level protection: over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, reverse polarity
• GPIB control with SCPI instruction set; VXIplug&play drivers included
• Analog voltage control in CC mode; remote voltage sense in CV mode
• External synchronization trigger
• Electronic calibration
• Front-panel LCD meters display voltage, current, and power
• Optional front-panel input connectors (Option 020)
## Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 425.5 mm W × 88.1 mm H × 348 mm D
• Net Weight: 6.12 kg (13.5 lb)
• Shipping Weight: 8.16 kg (18 lb)
## Typical Applications
• Power supply validation and production test
• Battery charger and DC source characterization
• Component stress testing and reliability screening
• Transient response measurement
## Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface enables automated test sequences and integration into ATE systems. SCPI command structure and included VXIplug&play drivers simplify instrument control and data logging across test platforms.
