The Keysight N8736A is a programmable DC power supply engineered for automated test equipment (ATE) and system integration applications requiring high power density in a compact footprint. Delivering 3400 W at 40 VDC and 85 ADC, this 2U rack-mount unit combines precision output control with multiple communication interfaces—LAN (LXI Core), USB, GPIB, and analog programming—enabling seamless integration into distributed test systems.
Technical Specifications
Output Ratings
• Voltage: 40 VDC
• Current: 85 ADC
• Power: 3400 W
Programming Accuracy
• Voltage: 0.05% + 20 mV
• Current: 0.1% + 170 mA
Output Ripple and Noise
• CV peak-to-peak: 60 mV
• CV rms: 8 mV
Power Input
• AC Input Voltage: 208 VAC ±10% to 400 VAC (factory-configured options: 190-240 V single-phase; 360-440 V three-phase; 180-235 V three-phase)
• Input Frequency: 45 to 65 Hz or 50/60 Hz
• Operating Supply Voltage: 260 V
Physical
• Form Factor: 2U rack mount
• Dimensions: 88 mm H × 423 mm W
• Weight: Minimum 13 kg
• Airflow: Front-to-back
Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
– Key Features
• Autoranging output with built-in voltage and current measurement
• Front-panel operation via rotary knobs and buttons with lockout capability
• Power-on state options: last-setting memory or factory default
• Over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection
• Parallel and series connection support for increased output capability
• Built-in web server for LAN-based remote control
• SCPI command support with standard IVI-COM drivers
• Includes Keysight BenchVue Basic for power supplies (BV0003B) node-locked license
– Typical Applications
High-current power delivery in component and system-level testing; high-power device characterization; automated production test environments requiring precision output stability and remote programmability.
– Compatibility & Integration
LXI-compatible instrument with Safety Class I rating. RoHS compliant. Export classification EAR99. Input voltage configuration is factory-installed and cannot be modified after delivery.
