The Keysight (Agilent/HP) E3632A is a single‑output, dual‑range programmable DC power supply in the E3630 Series. It provides low ripple and noise performance with built‑in voltage/current measurement and remote control via GPIB or RS‑232 using SCPI commands.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE‑488.2), RS‑232 |
| Display | Front‑panel dual digital meters for voltage and current |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100/120/220/240 Vac ±10%, 47–63 Hz; 250 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output channels | 1 |
| Output ranges | Range 1: 0–15 V, 7 A; Range 2: 0–30 V, 4 A (selectable) |
| Maximum output voltage | 30 V |
| Maximum output current | 7 A (range dependent) |
| Maximum output power | 120 W (range dependent) |
| Regulation modes | Constant Voltage (CV) / Constant Current (CC) |
| Autoranging output | No (discrete dual range) |
| Output enable/disable | Front panel and remote command |
| Ripple & noise (20 Hz–20 MHz), normal‑mode voltage | <350 µVrms / <2 mVpp |
| Ripple & noise (20 Hz–20 MHz), normal‑mode current | <2 mA rms |
| Common‑mode current (20 Hz–20 MHz) | <1.5 µA rms |
| Remote sense terminals | Yes (separate sense connections) |
Regulation & Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage programming accuracy (25 °C ±5 °C) | 0.05% + 10 mV |
| Current programming accuracy (25 °C ±5 °C) | 0.2% + 10 mA |
| Voltage readback accuracy (25 °C ±5 °C) | 0.05% + 5 mV |
Programming & Control Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SCPI command set | Supported |
| IEEE‑488.2 compliance | Yes |
| Built‑in measurements | Voltage and current readback |
Protection Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage protection (OVP) | Present (settable) |
| Short‑circuit protection | Inherent via CC mode |
User Interface & Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display type | Dual digital readouts for V and A |
| Front panel controls | Keys and rotary adjustment with output on/off |
| Status indicators | CV/CC annunciation |
| Local/remote control | Selectable via front panel; remote via GPIB/RS‑232 |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB interface | IEEE‑488 / 488.2 |
| RS‑232 interface | Serial (remote programming) |
| Output terminals | Front‑panel binding posts |
| Remote sense terminals location | Front panel (separate sense posts) |
Software & Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver support | IVI/VISA drivers available |
| Command compatibility | SCPI language compatible with Keysight/Agilent instruments |