The Keysight N3307A (formerly Agilent) is a 250 W programmable DC electronic load module designed for use with the N3300A and N3301A multi-slot mainframes. It operates up to 150 V and 30 A, providing high-speed, precise testing of power supplies and power components in automated test environments.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesVia mainframe (GPIB, RS-232); local 14-pin analog programming and monitor connector on module rear panel
DisplayNone (uses the host mainframe display)
Programming LanguagesSCPI
Input Off-state Resistance200 kΩ (typical)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered directly from the mainframe backplane (N3300A or N3301A)
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)57 mm × 207 mm × 379 mm
Weight3.12 kg

Input Ratings and Operating Ranges

ParameterValue
Maximum Input Power250 W
Maximum Input Voltage150 V
Maximum Input Current30 A
Minimum Operating Voltage3.0 V at 30 A

Operating Modes & Accuracy

ParameterValue
Constant Current (CC) Range Low0 to 3 A
Constant Current (CC) Range High0 to 30 A
Constant Voltage (CV) Range Low0 to 15 V
Constant Voltage (CV) Range High0 to 150 V
Constant Power (CP) Range0 to 250 W
Constant Current (CC) Programming Resolution - Low Range0.8 mA
Constant Current (CC) Programming Resolution - High Range8 mA
Constant Voltage (CV) Programming Resolution - Low Range4 mV
Constant Voltage (CV) Programming Resolution - High Range40 mV

Transient and Dynamic Characteristics

ParameterValue
Transient Mode Frequency Range0.25 Hz to 10 kHz
Transient Mode Duty Cycle Range3% to 97% (in 1% steps)
Current Slew Rate Low Range0.0006 A/µs to 0.15 A/µs
Current Slew Rate High Range0.006 A/µs to 1.5 A/µs
Maximum Number of List Mode Steps100

Measurement and Readback Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Readback Resolution - Low Range0.5 mV
Voltage Readback Resolution - High Range5 mV
Current Readback Resolution - Low Range0.08 mA
Current Readback Resolution - High Range0.8 mA

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Threshold RangeProgrammable up to 160 V
Over-Current Protection (OCP) Threshold RangeProgrammable up to 33 A
Over-Power Protection (OPP) Threshold Range~260 W
Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)Yes
Reverse Voltage ProtectionYes (diode clamped)

Connectivity & Control Interfaces

ParameterValue
Analog Programming Input Voltage Range0 to 10 V
Current Monitor Output Scale Factor0 to 10 V (corresponds to 0 to 30 A)

Physical and Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Form FactorSingle-slot electronic load module

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Mainframe CompatibilityKeysight N3300A (6 slots), Keysight N3301A (2 slots)

Accuracy

ParameterValue
Constant Current (CC) Programming Accuracy - Low Range±(0.1% + 7.5 mA)
Constant Current (CC) Programming Accuracy - High Range±(0.1% + 30 mA)
Constant Voltage (CV) Programming Accuracy - Low Range±(0.05% + 15 mV)
Constant Voltage (CV) Programming Accuracy - High Range±(0.05% + 110 mV)
Constant Current (CC) Readback Accuracy - Low Range±(0.1% + 6 mA)
Constant Current (CC) Readback Accuracy - High Range±(0.1% + 25 mA)
Constant Voltage (CV) Readback Accuracy - Low Range±(0.05% + 10 mV)
Constant Voltage (CV) Readback Accuracy - High Range±(0.05% + 80 mV)

Performance

ParameterValue
Constant Resistance (CR) Range - Low Range0.15 Ω to 15 Ω
Constant Resistance (CR) Range - Medium Range10 Ω to 1,000 Ω
Constant Resistance (CR) Range - High Range750 Ω to 50,000 Ω
Ripple and Noise (Voltage, RMS)6 mV
Ripple and Noise (Voltage, Peak-to-Peak)60 mV
Ripple and Noise (Current, RMS)6 mA
Current Slew Rate Programming Resolution - Low Range0.0001 A/µs
Current Slew Rate Programming Resolution - High Range0.001 A/µs

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode

ParameterValue
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Accuracy - Range 1±(1% + 15 mS) (with 30 A input)
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Accuracy - Range 2±(1% + 1.2 mS) (with 3 A input)
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Accuracy - Range 3±(1% + 0.12 mS) (with 0.3 A input)
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Resolution - Range 11.25 mS
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Resolution - Range 20.1 mS
Constant Resistance (CR) Programming Resolution - Range 30.01 mS

Constant Power (CP) Mode

ParameterValue
Constant Power (CP) Programming Accuracy±(3% + 3.5 W)
Constant Power (CP) Programming Resolution100 mW

Temperature Coefficients

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Temperature Coefficient - Low Range±(0.005% + 0.3 mV) per °C
Voltage Programming Temperature Coefficient - High Range±(0.005% + 3 mV) per °C
Current Programming Temperature Coefficient - Low Range±(0.008% + 0.1 mA) per °C
Current Programming Temperature Coefficient - High Range±(0.008% + 1 mA) per °C
Voltage Readback Temperature Coefficient - Low Range±(0.005% + 0.3 mV) per °C
Voltage Readback Temperature Coefficient - High Range±(0.005% + 3 mV) per °C
Current Readback Temperature Coefficient - Low Range±(0.008% + 0.15 mA) per °C
Current Readback Temperature Coefficient - High Range±(0.008% + 1.5 mA) per °C

Remote Sensing

ParameterValue
Maximum Remote Sense Voltage Drop2 V per load lead

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C
Maximum Operating Altitude2000 m

Technology

Programmable DC Electronic Load Module

Applications

Automated power supply testing, battery discharge testing, DC-DC converter verification