The Keysight N6970A Advanced Power System is a 2000 W DC power supply engineered for high-demand automated test equipment (ATE) environments. It delivers programmable output from 0 to 9 V and 0 to 200 A, built on Keysight’s VersaPower architecture to accelerate test throughput and characterize device power profiles with precision.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Output: 0–9 V DC, 0–200 A (2000 W)
• Input: 240 VAC
• Residual ripple: Less than 9 mVpp
• Programming resolution: 14 bits (voltage/current)
• Measurement resolution: 18 bits (voltage/current)
• Voltage response time: 3 ms up, 3 ms down
• Transient settling time: 100 µs
• Command processing: Less than 2 ms
• Programming speed: Up to 500 µs, or up to 3 ms fast up/down
Measurement Capability
Dual-channel voltage and current measurement with DMM-class accuracy. Power, peak power, watt-hour, and amp-hour measurements available.
Two-Quadrant Operation
Standard: 10% of rated current. With optional N7909A power dissipator unit, full two-quadrant (current sinking) operation enabled; single 2 kW supply achieves 50% current sinking capability.
Parallel Operation
Up to 10 kW with equal current sharing among paralleled units.
– Key Features
• 2U rack-mount form factor (426.9 mm W × 88.1 mm H × 633.2 mm D); 15.5 kg
• GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN (LXI-Core), and USB interfaces
• Option 301: Enhanced programming and measurement accuracy with dual current ranges
• Option 302: External data logging and programmable-rate voltage/current digitizers for inrush and dynamic profiling
• Option 303: Arbitrary waveforms, output list capability, 6× programming speed improvement
• Options 760/761: Output disconnect and polarity-reversal relays
• N7908A Black Box Recorder accessory for continuous parameter logging
– Typical Applications
Device characterization, power profile validation, transient response testing, multi-rail load simulation, and manufacturing test where fast command execution and precise current control are critical.
– Compatibility & Integration
Part of the N6900 Series VersaPower architecture. Parallels with other compatible supplies. Supports external data logging and arbitrary waveform generation via optional enhancements.
