Agilent / Keysight E3616A 60W Power Supply, 35V, 1.7A

The Agilent/Keysight E3616A is a 60W single-output DC power supply for benchtop test and measurement applications. It delivers 0–35V at 0–1.7A with exceptional line and load regulation of <0.01% + 2mV in constant voltage mode. The unit operates in both CV and CC modes with automatic transition based on load conditions, providing continuously acting overload protection and adjustable overvoltage protection to safeguard connected devices.

Precise voltage and current adjustment is enabled through 10-turn potentiometers and remote analog programming via 0–10V inputs with 0.5% linearity. Output recovery following transient load changes occurs in <50 µsec to within 15mV. Ripple and noise measure <200 µV rms and <1 mV p-p across the 20 Hz to 20 MHz band.

Remote sensing compensates for voltage drops up to 0.5V per lead with <0.5 ohm resistance per sense lead and <5 meters lead length.

Technical Specifications

• Output: 0–35V, 0–1.7A, 60W single output


• Line Regulation (CV/CC): <0.01% + 2mV / <0.01% + 250µA


• Load Regulation (CV/CC): <0.01% + 2mV / <0.01% + 250µA


• Ripple & Noise: <200 µV rms, <1 mV p-p (20 Hz–20 MHz)


• Load Transient Response: <50 µsec to within 15mV


• Warm-up Drift (8 hrs): <0.1% + 5mV voltage; <0.1% + 10mA current


• Operating Range: 0°C to 40°C full output; 1% current derating per °C from 40°C to 55°C


• DC Isolation: ±240 Vdc between output terminals and earth ground


• Remote Programming: 0–10V input, 0.5% linearity, ±40V protection

Key Features

• Constant voltage and constant current modes with automatic transition


• Adjustable overvoltage protection for device safeguarding


• Remote sensing with up to 0.5V per-lead voltage drop compensation


• Auto-parallel, auto-series, and auto-tracking configurations supported


• Front and rear output terminals for flexible integration


• Convection cooling; Class I safety rating (earth-grounded)

Typical Applications

• Component and subsystem characterization requiring stable, low-noise power


• Device testing with programmable voltage and current limits


• Multi-unit configurations for increased output capability

Compatibility & Integration Supports remote analog programming and remote sensing for automated test systems. DC isolation of ±240 Vdc enables flexible grounding schemes. Output terminals on front and rear panels accommodate both bench and rack-mount configurations.