HP / Agilent 6611C 40 Watt System Power Supply, 8V, 5A

The HP/Agilent 6611C is a 40 W linear-regulated DC power supply delivering 0–8 V at 0–5 A with exceptional output stability and precision control. Purpose-built for benchtop and automated test environments, it combines fast programming response, low-noise outputs, and microampere-level measurement capability - making it ideal for R&D characterization, manufacturing test, and battery-powered device validation.

Technical Specifications Output Ratings

Voltage: 0–8 V DC

Current: 0–5 A DC

Power: 40 W

Topology: Linear-regulated Output Quality

Voltage ripple & noise (20 Hz–20 MHz): ≤0.5 mV RMS, ≤3 mV peak-to-peak

Load regulation: ±2 mV

Line regulation: ±0.5 mV

Programming response (10/90%): <2 ms; settling (1 LSB): <6 ms Measurement & Programming Accuracy (at 25°C ± 5°C)

Voltage programming: ±5 mV

Current programming: ±0.05% + 2 mA

Voltage measurement: ±0.03% + 2 mV Remote Sensing Compensates up to 2 V dropped across each load lead; adds 2 mV to load regulation per 1 V change in positive output lead. Interfaces & Control

GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232

SCPI programming language with VXIplug&play drivers

Command processing time (GPIB): <4 ms

Backward compatible with HP/Agilent 6632A, 6633A, 6634A command sets Operating Environment

Installation category II, pollution degree 2 (indoor use)

Operating altitude: up to 2000 m

Operating humidity: maximum 95% relative

Complies with EMC directive 89/336/EEC (ISM 1B), Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, CE marked Physical

Dimensions: 212.8 mm W × 88.1 mm H × 368.3 mm D (half-rack)

Weight: 8.2 kg net

Input power (full load): typically 1.6 A, 100 W

Key Features

Microampere-level measurement resolves low-current test scenarios

±2 mV load regulation maintains stable voltage across dynamic load transitions

<2 ms programming response enables rapid test sequencing

Dual-interface control (GPIB/RS-232) supports legacy and modern test systems

Typical Applications

Battery charger and fuel cell characterization

Low-power integrated circuit testing

Precision benchtop sourcing and measurement

Automated production test of portable electronics

Compatibility & Integration Native SCPI language support integrates with modern test frameworks. VXIplug&play drivers provide driver-level compatibility. Command-mode selection enables operation within existing test stacks using legacy 6632A/6633A/6634A instrument commands.