The Keysight N6954A Advanced Power System is a single-output programmable DC power supply delivering 1000 W across 0–80 V and 0–12.5 A. Built on VersaPower architecture, this 1U rack-mount unit combines fast transient response, high measurement resolution, and flexible control interfaces for demanding automated test applications.
Technical Specifications
• Output: 0–80 V DC, 0–12.5 A DC
• Power Rating: 1000 W
• Voltage Programming Resolution: 14 bits
• Current Programming Resolution: 14 bits
• Voltage Measurement Resolution: 18 bits
• Current Measurement Resolution: 18 bits
• Voltage Accuracy: ±0.05% of full scale
• Current Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale
• Residual Ripple: < 9 mVs
• Voltage Slew Rate: 3 ms (up/down)
• Transient Settling Time: 100 µs
• Command Processing Speed: < 2 ms
• Programming Speed: Up to 500 µs
• Input Voltage: 240 VAC
• Form Factor: 1U rack mount
• Dimensions: 426.9 mm W × 44.45 mm H × 568.7 mm D
• Weight: 10.9 kg
– Key Features
• Two-quadrant operation with standard 10% current sinking; full 100% two-quadrant capability with optional N7909A dissipater unit
• Programmable waveforms and ± current waveform capability for complex test sequences
• Parallel operation up to 10 kW with equal current sharing across multiple units
• High-resolution LCD display
• Overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection
• Test speeds up to 100x faster than standard supplies
• Measurement rate adjustable for speed/accuracy optimization
– Interfaces & Integration
• GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN (LXI-Core), USB
• LXI-compliant architecture
– Optional Enhancement Packages
• 301 Accuracy Package: Higher resolution and dual measurement ranges with full calibration
• 302 Measurement Package: External data logging and digitizers with programmable sample rates
• 303 ARBs Enhancement Package: Output list and arbitrary function capability
















