The HP/Agilent 66311A is a DC source optimized for testing digital wireless communication devices and battery-powered circuits. It delivers precise voltage and current sourcing from 0–15 V and 0–3 A, with integrated high-accuracy measurement functions for comprehensive device characterization. The unit excels at sleep-mode current analysis in the microampere range, dynamic battery loading simulation, and fast transient response—critical requirements in mobile communications manufacturing test.
Technical Specifications
• Output Power: 45 W
• Voltage Output Range: 0–15 V
• Current Output Range: 0–3 A
• Peak Current Sourcing: 5 A (up to 7 ms)
• Average Current Limit: 3.0712 A
• Sink Current: Up to 2.8 A or 2 A @ 7.5 V
• Transient Response: Less than 35 µs (voltage recovery to ±20 mV after 0.1–1.5 A load change; high-speed compensation mode; 5–12,000 µF loads)
• Voltage Programming Resolution: 3.75 mV
• Current Programming Resolution: 0.67 mA
• Measurement Processing Time: 20 ms query-to-result; 32 ms additional buffering at default (2048 points, 15.6 µs sampling)
• Input Power: 160 VA, 100 W (full load)
• AC Mains: 104–127 V ac (standard), 87–106 V ac (Option 100), 191–233 V ac (Option 220), 207–253 V ac (Option 230); all 47–63 Hz
– Key Features
• Integrated voltage and current meter with microampere resolution for sleep-mode characterization
• Dynamic current pulse measurement for battery loading profiles
• Precision voltage tracking for charger level verification
• Low output noise to minimize interference with device operation
• Fast command processing and output programming for high-throughput test environments
• Bi-directional capability: source and sink current for charger validation
– Typical Applications
• Mobile device battery simulation and load testing
• Wireless communication product development and validation
• Sleep-mode current profiling and optimization
• Battery charger characterization and compliance testing
• Dynamic load and transient response evaluation
– Compatibility & Integration
• Computer Control: RS-232 or HP-IB (IEEE 488.2)
• Command Protocol: SCPI
