The Keysight N6976A Advanced Power System is a 2000 W DC power supply engineered for demanding automated test equipment (ATE) applications requiring high-speed dynamic testing and precise power characterization. Built on Keysight’s VersaPower architecture, this single-output instrument delivers 0–120 V DC at 0–16.7 A with test speeds 100x faster than standard power supplies, enabling rapid device power profile measurement and validation.
Technical Specifications
• Output: 2000 W, 0–120 V DC, 0–16.7 A (single output)
• Input: 240 VAC
• Voltage/current programming resolution: 14 bits
• Voltage/current measurement resolution: 18 bits
• Residual ripple: < 9 mVpp
• Response time: 3 ms (voltage rise/fall)
• Transient settling: 100 µs
• Fast programming: up to 500 µs rise, 3 ms fall
• Command processing: < 2 ms
• Two-quadrant operation: 10% rated current standard; 50% with one N7909A dissipater; 100% with optional N7909A dissipater
• Rack mount: 2U, programmable via GPIB, LAN (LXI-Core), and USB
– Key Features
• Dual voltage and current measurement with DMM-like accuracy
• Integrated power metrics: power, peak power, watt-hour, amp-hour
• Adjustable measurement rate balancing speed and accuracy
• Paralleling capability: stack units to 10 kW with equal current sharing
• Optional arbitrary waveform generation and output list capability (Option 303)
• Optional black-box recorder (N7908A) for power event tracking and data logging
• Programmable rise time and smart triggering
• Sequence control for multi-device on/off switching
– Typical Applications
Dynamic device characterization, transient power testing, battery simulation, load profile validation, and high-speed ATE power verification requiring rapid voltage/current transitions and integrated measurement precision.
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard interfaces include GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN (LXI-Core), and USB for seamless integration into ATE platforms. External data logging is available with Option 302.
