The Keysight 66101A is a precision programmable DC power module engineered for automated test equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and manufacturing environments demanding stable, regulated power delivery. This module integrates into Keysight/Agilent/HP modular mainframes and provides 0–20 VDC output with 0–5 A capability, delivering up to 100 W. The 66101A combines tight voltage and current regulation with low ripple performance, remote sensing capability, and flexible analog or digital programming interfaces to meet stringent component testing and device characterization requirements.
Technical Specifications
Output Performance
• Voltage range: 0–20 VDC
• Current range: 0–5 A
• Maximum power: 100 W
• Voltage regulation (line): <0.01% + 2 mV
• Voltage regulation (load): <0.02% + 2 mV
• Current regulation (line): <0.05% + 5 mA
• Current regulation (load): <0.1% + 5 mA
• Ripple and noise (DC to 20 MHz): <1 mV rms (voltage), <10 mA rms (current)
• Transient response (50% to 100% load): <1 ms for 1% voltage change
Programming and Measurement
• Voltage programming accuracy: ±(0.05% of setting + 10 mV)
• Current programming accuracy: ±(0.1% of setting + 20 mA)
• Voltage readback accuracy: ±(0.05% of reading + 10 mV) with 1 mV resolution
• Current readback accuracy: ±(0.1% of reading + 20 mA) with 1 mA resolution
• Analog programming: 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC selectable, 1 kΩ or 10 kΩ impedance options
• Remote sensing: Yes, for load-end voltage compensation
– Key Features
• User-selectable overvoltage and overcurrent protection thresholds
• Over-temperature protection with internal circuitry
• Reverse voltage protection
• Screw-type binding posts with dedicated remote sense terminals
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 °C to 70 °C
• Humidity: 20%–85% RH, non-condensing
– Typical Applications
Precision device characterization, sensitive component validation, automated test systems, and power conditioning for laboratory and production environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
The 66101A module installs into Keysight 66000 series mainframes. Digital interface capability depends on mainframe configuration and optional interface cards (GPIB, LAN).
