Agilent HP Keysight E4362A Solar Array Simulator DC Module, 130V, 5A, 600W

The Keysight E4362A Solar Array Simulator DC Module is a 600 W power module engineered to accurately simulate solar array output characteristics for testing spacecraft power systems and satellite applications. Operating as a current source with very low output capacitance, it enables rapid I-V curve transitions to model diverse environmental conditions including temperature variations, aging, eclipses, and spin dynamics. The module supports two operational modes: direct parameter entry (Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp) for internal I-V curve generation, or download of user-defined I-V curve tables for custom simulation profiles.

Technical Specifications

• Power Rating: 600 W


• Maximum Output Voltage (Simulator/Table Mode): 130 V


• Maximum Output Current (Simulator/Table Mode): 5 A


• Fixed Mode Voltage Range: 0–120 V


• Fixed Mode Current Range: 0–5 A


• Programming Accuracy (Fixed Mode, 22–23°C ±5°C):

Voltage: 0.075% + 20 mV

Current: 0.2% + 10 mA

Output Ripple & Noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz):

Voltage (Simulator/Table Mode): 24 mV rms, 195 mV p-p

Voltage (Fixed Mode): 24 mV rms, 150 mV p-p

Current (Fixed Mode): 2.5 mA rms, 19 mA p-p

Current Derating: 0.069 A/°C (40°C to 55°C)

Line Voltage: 100/120/200/230/240 VAC

Key Features

• Hardware trigger capability supporting up to 100 outputs in less than 500 ms


• Simultaneous data logging of voltage and current at 10 readings/sec


• Over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection


• Fault detection with module shutdown in 10 microseconds

Compatibility & Integration Installs in the Keysight E4360A Modular Solar Array Simulator mainframe, which accommodates up to two modules in a compact 2U rack configuration. Standard interfaces include LAN, USB, and GPIB.