Agilent/Keysight 6236B DC Power Supply

The Agilent/Keysight 6236B is a triple-output DC power supply engineered for bench development and testing of linear and digital integrated circuits. It combines two tracking ±20 V outputs at 0.5 A each with a dedicated 0 to +6 V output capable of 2.5 A, delivering flexible voltage and current configurations for diverse circuit powering requirements.

Technical Specifications

Output 1 & 2 (Tracking Outputs)

• Voltage Range: 0 to ±20 V


• Maximum Current: 0.5 A per output


• Short Circuit Current: 0.55 A ±5%


• Tracking Modes: Fixed 1:1 ratio (negative tracking positive within ±1%) or variable mode (−0.5 V to ±10% of positive output)


• Protection: Fixed current limit circuit Output 3 (0-6 V Output)


• Voltage Range: 0 to +6 V


• Maximum Current: 2.5 A at 6 V


• Current Foldback Circuit: Limits to 2.75 A ±5% at 6 V, decreasing linearly to 1 A ±15% at zero volts Series Configuration


• Combined Output (Outputs 1 & 2): 0 to 40 V at 0.5 A Input Power


• Standard: 104–127 V AC (120 V AC nominal), 47–63 Hz, single-phase, 112 W consumption


• Optional: 100, 220, or 240 V AC configurations available

Key Features

• Ten-turn voltage controls for precise output adjustment


• Integrated volt/ampere meter for real-time monitoring


• Automatic constant voltage/constant current crossover limiting


• Short-circuit and overload protection on all outputs


• Front-panel binding posts for all three outputs


• Common output terminal with chassis isolation

Typical Applications

• IC development and verification testing


• Dual-polarity circuit prototyping


• High-current, low-voltage device powering


• Precision bench power for analog and digital circuits

Compatibility & Integration The 6236B accommodates international AC mains voltages and provides independent control of tracking and fixed outputs, making it suitable for simultaneous multi-supply circuit requirements.