Agilent / HP 6038A DC Power Supply, 60V/10A, 240 Watt

The Agilent/Keysight 6038A is a 240 W autoranging DC power supply engineered for demanding test systems requiring single-channel, programmable output control. This compact unit delivers 0–60 Vdc at 0–10 A with autoranging capability, maximizing available power across the operating envelope - for example, 60 V at 3.3 A or 40 V at 6 A. Control is available via front-panel potentiometers or GPIB interface with SCPI command support, enabling integration into automated test setups.

Voltage ripple and noise measure 3 mVrms / 30 mV peak-to-peak, with current ripple at 5 mA rms. Load regulation is held to 3 mV (voltage) and 5 mA (current). Line regulation delivers 0.01% + 5 mV on voltage; programming accuracy is 0.035% + 145 mV.

Voltage readback accuracy reaches 0.07% + 50 mV. Programming resolution is 50 mV (voltage) and 4.25 mA (current). The supply accepts modulation input signals from 0–5 V or 0–4 kΩ.

Remote sensing supports up to 2 V drop per lead; regulation specifications are maintained with up to 0.5 V drop. AC input ranges from 104–127 Vac or 191–233 Vac / 240 Vac ±6%, −13%, at 48–63 Hz, drawing 24 A maximum. The unit measures 212 mm (W) × 177 mm (H) × 444 mm (D) and weighs 16.3 kg.

Operating range spans 0–55°C at up to 95% relative humidity, with installation category II and pollution degree 2 rating. The 6038A supports series and auto-parallel connections for multi-unit configurations, reducing overall rack footprint. Digital readout and integrated protection safeguard devices under test.

VXIplug&play drivers facilitate system integration.

Technical Specifications

• Output: 0–60 Vdc, 0–10 A, 240 W maximum


• Ripple/Noise: 3 mVrms / 30 mV pp (voltage); 5 mA rms (current)


• Load Regulation: 3 mV (voltage); 5 mA (current)


• Line Regulation: 0.01% + 5 mV


• Programming Accuracy: 0.035% + 145 mV (voltage)


• Readback Accuracy: 0.07% + 50 mV (voltage)


• Programming Resolution: 50 mV (voltage); 4.25 mA (current)


• Modulation Input: 0–5 V or 0–4 kΩ


• AC Input: 104–127 Vac or 191–233 Vac / 240 Vac ±6%, −13%; 48–63 Hz; 24 A


• Dimensions: 212 mm W × 177 mm H × 444 mm D


• Weight: 16.3 kg


• Operating Temperature: 0–55°C


• Operating Humidity: Maximum 95% RH


• Altitude: Up to 2000 m

Key Features

• Autoranging output for maximum power delivery across operating points


• Single output channel with independent voltage and current adjustment


• GPIB interface with SCPI command support


• Analog and resistance control of output voltage and current


• Remote sensing capability with up to 2 V drop tolerance per lead


• Series and auto-parallel connection support for multi-unit systems


• Digital readout and integrated DUT protection


• Compact footprint for rack-mount applications

Typical Applications

• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems


• Component and device characterization


• Burn-in and reliability testing


• Laboratory bench power applications with programmable control

Compatibility & Integration

• GPIB interface with SCPI programming


• VXIplug&play drivers for system integration


• Installation category II; pollution degree 2