The HP/Agilent 6296A is a convection-cooled, half-rack DC power supply delivering 0–60 VDC at 0–3 A (180 W). Purpose-built for constant voltage and constant current laboratory and test applications, it combines precision 10-turn potentiometers with automatic CV-to-CC mode crossover. Floating output topology permits positive or negative sourcing. Load and line regulation reach 0.01% + 1 mV for voltage and 0.05% + 1 mA for current. Output noise is held to 500 µV rms (CV mode) and 3 mA rms (CC mode). Remote sensing and programming are supported, as are auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking configurations. Front and rear output terminals provide convenient access in confined benchtop or rack environments.
## Technical Specifications
• Output: 0–60 VDC, 0–3 A, 180 W
• Voltage regulation (load/line): 0.01% + 1 mV
• Current regulation (load/line): 0.05% + 1 mA
• Ripple and noise (20 Hz–20 MHz): 500 µV rms (CV), 25 mV p-p (CV), 3 mA rms (CC)
• Control: Individual 10-turn potentiometers for voltage and current
• Crossover: Automatic CV to CC
• Input: 110 VAC; 115/230 VAC selectable
• Dimensions: 210 mm W × 131 mm H × 435 mm D (half-rack, 5.25 in)
• Weight: 11.3 kg (25 lb)
• Operating temperature: 0–55°C
• Cooling: Convection
## Key Features
• Floating output enables positive or negative operation
• Remote sensing minimizes load-end voltage drops
• Programming interface for automated test sequences
• Automatic mode crossover eliminates manual intervention
• Compact half-rack footprint for space-constrained labs
## Typical Applications
• Device and component characterization
• Burn-in and reliability testing
• Battery and fuel cell simulation
• Industrial and laboratory bench use
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking modes for multi-unit configurations. Remote sensing and programming interfaces facilitate integration into larger test systems.
