Agilent/Keysight AC6803B

The Keysight AC6803B is a dual-output AC/DC power source delivering 2000 VA of AC power and 1600 W of DC power for comprehensive electronic device testing. It generates AC voltage at 155 Vrms or 310 Vrms with corresponding current outputs of 20 A or 10 A, plus peak currents reaching 60 A and 30 A respectively. The unit operates across 40 Hz to 500 Hz with selectable output frequency to 500 Hz and supports load power factors from 0 to 1, making it suitable for power factor correction and transient response evaluation.

DC outputs span 219 V, 438 V, and 380 V at up to 16 A, 8 A, and matched current ratings. Measurement capabilities include voltage, current, power, and AC+DC analysis with exceptional accuracy: RMS voltage at 0.03% + 100 mV, DC voltage at 0.05% + 150 mV, and frequency stability at 0.01% + 0.01 Hz. Total harmonic distortion remains below 1% worst case, while output voltage response time is 150 µs typical.

Line regulation holds 0.1% with 0.15% full-scale variation; load regulation is 0.5%. A crest factor of 6 handles demanding loads, and ripple/noise measures 0.7–1.4 Vrms typical. The AC6803B interfaces via LAN/LXI Core and USB with optional GPIB connectivity, includes a built-in web server for remote browser-based control, and supports SCPI programming.

Designed for benchtop and rack-mount configurations, it meets IEC Safety Class I requirements and provides form, fit, and function replacement for the AC6800A series.

Technical Specifications

AC Output: 2000 VA across 155 Vrms or 310 Vrms; 20 A or 10 A continuous; peak currents to 60 A or 30 A; 40–500 Hz operating range; 500 Hz output; 6 crest factor; 0 to 1 load power factor capability. DC Output: 1600 W at 219 V, 438 V, or 380 V; 16 A or 8 A ratings. Measurement Accuracy (Typical, 45–100 Hz): RMS voltage 0.03% + 100 mV; DC voltage 0.05% + 150 mV; RMS current 0.05% + 10 mA (high range) or 0.05% + 1.5 mA (low range); power 0.1% + 0.3 W baseline; frequency 0.01% + 0.01 Hz; power factor ±0.01; THD < 1% worst case. Regulation & Response: Line regulation 0.1% (0.15% full scale); load regulation 0.5%; output voltage response time 150 µs typical; ripple/noise 0.7–1.4 Vrms.

Key Features

• Dual AC/DC output topology for diverse test scenarios


• Low-distortion AC synthesis with crest factor 6


• Wide frequency sweep 40–500 Hz for dynamic load testing


• High-precision RMS and DC measurement channels


• Fast output settling in 150 µs


• Unity power factor to zero power factor load support

Interfaces & Control

• LAN/LXI Core and USB connectivity


• Optional GPIB (plug-in card)


• Built-in web server for remote access


• SCPI command support

Compatibility Form, fit, and function compatible with AC6800A series. IEC Safety Class I.