The Keysight (Agilent) N6763A is a 300W precision DC power module designed for the N6700 Modular Power System and N6705 DC Power Analyzer. It delivers low noise, highly precise control, and dual-digitizing capabilities for simultaneous voltage and current measurements down to the milliampere and microampere regions.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, USB, LXI Class C (via host mainframe) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered by mainframe slot |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C (current derated 1% per °C above 40 °C) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 68.2 mm × 128.4 mm × 213.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
DC Output Ratings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Voltage | 20 V |
| Maximum Output Current | 50 A |
| Maximum Output Power | 300 W |
| Low Voltage Measurement Range | 2 V |
| Low Current Measurement Range | 1.5 A |
Programming Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Programming Accuracy (High Range) | 0.03% + 5 mV |
| Current Programming Accuracy (High Range) | 0.1% + 15 mA |
Ripple & Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Constant Voltage Ripple and Noise (Peak-to-Peak) | 5 mV |
| Constant Voltage Ripple and Noise (RMS) | 1 mV |
| Constant Current Ripple and Noise (RMS) | 10 mA |
Load Regulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Load Regulation (Voltage) | 2 mV |
| Load Regulation (Current) | 12 mA |
Source Regulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Regulation (Voltage) | 0.5 mV |
| Line Regulation (Current) | 5 mA |
Programming Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Programming Range (High Range) | 10 mV - 20.4 V |
| Current Programming Range (High Range) | 50 mA - 51 A |
Programming Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Programming Resolution (High Range) | 300 µV |
| Current Programming Resolution (High Range) | 750 µA |
Measurement Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Measurement Resolution (High Range) | 250 µV |
| Voltage Measurement Resolution (Low Range) | 25 µV |
| Current Measurement Resolution (High Range) | 500 µA |
| Current Measurement Resolution (Low Range) | 20 µA |
Output Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Over-Voltage Protection Maximum Setting | 22 V |
Common Mode Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Common Mode Noise (RMS) | 500 µA |
| Common Mode Noise (Peak-to-Peak) | <2 mA |
Isolation and Connection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Sense Capability | Up to 1 V drop per load lead |
| Series Operation | Direct series operation supported (no auto-series) |
| Parallel Operation | Direct parallel operation supported (no auto-parallel) |
Transient Response & Delay
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Output Turn-On Delay (Without relay) | 18 ms |
| Minimum Output Turn-On Delay (With relay option) | 44 ms |
Measurement and Digitizer Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous Voltage & Current Digitizing | Standard via dual-digitizers |
| Microampere Measurement Capability | Not supported |
Physical and Modular Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Slot Width | Double-wide |
| Host Mainframe Compatibility | N6700 Low-Profile Modular Power Systems, N6705 DC Power Analyzers |
Measurement Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Measurement Accuracy (High Range) | 0.03% + 6 mV |
| Current Measurement Accuracy (High Range) | 0.085% + 4 mA |
| Current Measurement Accuracy (Low Range, 100 mA) | 0.085% + 15 µA (for 200 mA range) |
Output Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transient Response Recovery Time | < 100 µs (to within 75 mV after a 50% to 100% load change) |
Safety & Isolation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floating Voltage | ±240 VDC from chassis ground |
Sensing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Sense Compensation | Up to 1 V drop per load lead |
Digitizer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digitizing Sample Rate | 50 kHz (20 µs minimum sample interval) |
| Data Buffer Size | 512,000 readings per parameter |
Configuration Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 760 | Output disconnect relays |
| Option 761 | Output disconnect and polarity reversal relays |
Accuracy & Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Measurement Accuracy (Low Range) | 0.016% + 1.5 mV (for 5.5 V range) |
| Voltage Programming Temperature Coefficient | 0.0016% + 0.15 mV per °C |
| Current Programming Temperature Coefficient | 0.005% + 0.2 mA per °C |
| Voltage Measurement Temperature Coefficient (High Range) | 0.0016% + 0.15 mV per °C |
| Voltage Measurement Temperature Coefficient (Low Range) | 0.0016% + 0.15 mV per °C |
| Current Measurement Temperature Coefficient (High Range) | 0.005% + 0.2 mA per °C |
| Current Measurement Temperature Coefficient (Low Range) | 0.005% + 1.5 µA per °C |
Output Response
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Up-Programming Rise Time | 1.5 ms (under full resistive load or no load) |
| Voltage Down-Programming Fall Time (Full Load) | 1.5 ms |
| Voltage Down-Programming Fall Time (No Load) | 15 ms |
Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Over-Voltage Protection Accuracy | 0.25% + 250 mV |
| Over-Current Protection Response Time | 30 µs |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Processing Time | ≤ 1 ms |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 2000 m |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326-1, ICES-001, AS/NZS CISPR 11 |
Technology
Precision Modular DC Power Supply
Applications
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) & R&D Bench Characterization