Technical data
This reliable series of 500 W dc
power supplies can be controlled
either from the front panel or via an
analog programming voltage. When
used in a test system, the fast up
and down programming helps
decrease test time. Quickly reacting
protection features, including fast
crowbar, CV/CC mode crossover and
over-voltage protection help protect
your valuable assemblies from dam-
age. The linear topology produces
very low ripple and noise, which
allows you to make extremely accu-
rate measurements of the devices
which you are testing.
Lab bench use is enhanced by the
fan speed control, which helps to
minimize the acoustic noise.
Agilent Performance dc Power Supplies speed and accuracy for test optimization
Specifications
(at 0
˚
to 55
˚
C unless
otherwise specified)
Power Products Catalog 2002-2003
For more detailed specifications see the product manual at
www.agilent.com/find/power
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Protect valuable assemblies with fast protection features
Proven reliability
Low ripple and noise
Single-Output: 500 W
6551A 6552A 6553A 6554A 6555A
Number of outputs 11111
GPIB No No No No No
Output ratings
Output voltage 0 to 8 V 0 to 20 V 0 to 35 V 0 to 60 V 0 to 120 V
Output current (40° C) 0 to 50 A 0 to 25 A 0 to 15 A 0 to 9 A 0 to 4 A
Maximum current (50° C/55° C)
45 A/42.5 A 22.5 A/21.3 A 13.5 A/12.8 A 8.1 A/7.7 A 3.6 A/3.4 A
Programming accuracy
at 25°C ±5°C
Voltage 0.06% + 5 mV 10 mV 15 mV 26 mV 51 mV
Current 0.15% + 60 mA 25 mA 13 mA 8 mA 4 mA
Ripple and noise
from 20 Hz to 20 MHz
Voltage rms 300 µV 300 µV 400 µV 500 µV 700 µV
peak-peak 3 mV 3 mV 4 mV 5 mV 7 mV
Current rms 25 mA 10 mA 5 mA 3 mA 2 mA
Load regulation
Voltage 1 mV 2 mV 3 mV 4 mV 5 mV
Current 2 mA 1 mA 0.5 mA 0.5 mA 0.5 mA
Line regulation
Voltage 0.5 mV 0.5 mV 1 mV 1mV 2 mV
Current 2 mA 1 mA 0.75 mA 0.5 mA 0.5 mA
Transient response time Less than 100 µs for the output voltage to recover to its previous level
(within 0.1% of the voltage rating of the supply or 20 mV, whichever is greater)
following any step change in load current of up to 50% of rated current
Supplemental Characteristics (Non-warranted characteristics determined by design and
useful in applying the product)
Average resolution
Voltage 2 mV 5 mV 10 mV 15 mV 30 mV
Current 15 mA 7 mA 4 mA 2.5 mA 1.25 mA
OVP 12 mV 30 mV 54 mV 93 mV 190 mV
OVP accuracy 160 mV 400 mV 700 mV 1.2 V 2.4 V
6551A-6555A