The HP/Agilent 6612B is a programmable DC power supply delivering 0–20 Vdc at 0–2 Adc (40 W) for automated test systems, R&D, and production environments. This half-rack instrument combines precise voltage and current control with fast transient response, built-in measurement capability, and comprehensive protection. Programming accuracy reaches 0.05% + 10 mV for voltage and 0.05% + 1 mA for current. Measurement accuracy via HP-IB or front panel spans 0.03% + 3 mV for voltage, with dual-range current measurement down to ±2.5 µA. Output voltage recovers within 0.1% of rated value in less than 100 µs following a 50% load step. Command processing initiates within 4 ms average, with full settling in under 6 ms (2 ms in fast mode). Load regulation holds voltage to ±2 mV and current to ±0.5 mA maximum. Line regulation maintains ±0.5 mV voltage and ±0.5 mA current stability. Ripple and noise measure 0.5 mV rms / 3 mV peak-peak (voltage) and 1 mA rms (current) across 20 Hz to 20 MHz. Fixed 1 A sink current capability enables bidirectional output operation.
Technical Specifications
• Output: 0–20 Vdc, 0–2 Adc, 40 W maximum
• Load Regulation: ±2 mV (voltage), ±0.5 mA (current)
• Line Regulation: ±0.5 mV (voltage), ±0.5 mA (current)
• Ripple/Noise (20 Hz–20 MHz): 0.5 mV rms / 3 mV peak-peak (voltage); 1 mA rms (current)
• Programming Accuracy (25°C ± 5°C): 0.05% + 10 mV (voltage); 0.05% + 1 mA (current)
• Measurement Accuracy: 0.03% + 3 mV (voltage); low range (±20 mA) 0.1% + 2.5 µA; high range 0.2% + 0.25 mA / 0.85 mA
• Transient Recovery: <100 µs for 0.1% settling on 50% load step
• Output Programming Time: <2 ms (10/90% rise/fall); <6 ms to 1 LSB settling
• Command Processing: 4 ms average to voltage change onset
• Input Power: 104–127 Vac, 47–63 Hz (or 100/120/220/240 Vac selectable)
• Protections: Overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), over-temperature (OTP)
• Sink Current: 1 A fixed
• Dimensions: 212.8 × 444.4 × 88.1 mm (half-rack)
• Weight: 8.85 kg
– Key Features
• GPIB (HP-IB/IEEE 488) with SCPI command support and VXIPlug&Play drivers
• RS-232 interface for local programming
• Front-panel meters with built-in microamp measurement system
• Stored states and status reporting
– Typical Applications
Automated test systems, component characterization, circuit validation, subsystem integration testing, and production burn-in requiring precise millivolt and microamp-level control.
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard GPIB connectivity integrates into existing HP/Agilent test environments. VXIPlug&Play driver support accelerates custom test software development.
