The Keysight N5742A is a 720 W single-output DC power supply engineered for automated test systems and applications demanding stable, programmable power delivery. It supplies 0 to 8 Vdc at 0 to 90 A with universal AC input (100/200 VAC) and active power factor correction at 0.99 typical. The unit combines front-panel rotary encoders with remote control via GPIB, LAN, and USB interfaces, plus a built-in web server for browser-based operation. Voltage and current can be programmed through analog/resistance methods or SCPI commands.
Technical Specifications
• Output: 0–8 Vdc, 0–90 A, 720 W
• Voltage programming accuracy: 7.992 V minimum
• AC input: 100 VAC at 10.5 A or 200 VAC at 5 A
• Power factor correction: Active PFC, 0.99 typical
• Form factor: 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable
– Key Features
• Overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection with automatic output shutdown on fault
• Undervoltage limit (UVL) creates a protection window with OVP for sensitive loads
• Remote sensing compensates for voltage drop in load leads
• Store and recall up to 15 instrument states
• Remote On/Off control independent from front panel
• Output terminals and rear-panel DB25 subminiature connector for integration
– Typical Applications
Automated test environments requiring stable DC bias, power supply characterization, and hardware burn-in testing benefit from the N5742A’s combination of local control and remote programmability.
– Compatibility & Integration
Parallel connection of up to four units delivers increased output current with active current sharing. Series connection of up to two units provides increased output voltage. Dedicated slide kit supports 1U rack integration. SCPI command support enables seamless integration into test frameworks and data acquisition systems.
