The Keysight E3620A is a compact, dual-output 50W linear bench power supply featuring two independent, isolated outputs. It provides clean, low-noise DC power with excellent load and line regulation, precise ten-turn potentiometers, and digital LED displays, making it an excellent choice for general-purpose benchtop testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None (analog manual control only) |
| Product Series | E3600 Series |
| Installation Category | Installation Category II |
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C (current derated 3.3% per °C from 40°C to 55°C) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 212.8 mm W × 88.1 mm H × 348.3 mm D |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 6.7 kg |
DC Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 2 (independent and isolated) |
| Output Channel 1 Voltage Range | 0 to 25 V |
| Output Channel 1 Current Range | 0 to 1 A |
| Output Channel 2 Voltage Range | 0 to 25 V |
| Output Channel 2 Current Range | 0 to 1 A |
| Total Maximum Power | 50 W |
| Output Isolation Voltage | 240 Vdc (each output can be floated up to 240 V from chassis ground) |
| Series-Parallel Mode Capability | Outputs can be connected in series or parallel |
Regulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Load Regulation | < 0.01% + 2 mV |
| Voltage Line Regulation | < 0.01% + 2 mV |
Ripple & Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Ripple and Noise (RMS) | < 350 µV |
| Voltage Ripple and Noise (Peak-to-Peak) | < 1.5 mV |
| Common Mode Current Ripple (RMS) | < 1.0 µA |
Meter Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Meter Accuracy (at 25°C ± 5°C) | ±(0.5% of output + 2 counts) |
| Current Meter Accuracy (at 25°C ± 5°C) | ±(0.5% of output + 2 counts) |
Meter Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Meter Resolution (0 - 20 V) | 10 mV |
| Voltage Meter Resolution (> 20 V) | 100 mV |
| Current Meter Resolution | 1 mA |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transient Response Recovery Time | < 50 µs (for output recovery to within 15 mV after a 50% to 100% load change) |
| Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient | < 0.02% + 1 mV per °C |
Protection Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overload Protection | Front-panel LED overload indicators (activate when output current exceeds limit) |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Continuous current limiting |
Control & Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Control Mechanism | Ten-turn potentiometers for precise voltage adjustment |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Mechanism | Convection cooling (silent, fanless operation) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz - 63 Hz |
Technology
Linear
Applications
Benchtop electronic testing and prototyping