Keysight (Agilent) N6783A-MFG 6 V, 3 A, 18 W mobile communications module

The Keysight N6783A-MFG is a single-channel, 2-quadrant DC power module engineered for mobile communications manufacturing test applications. It integrates with the Keysight N6700 Modular Power System mainframes to deliver precise power with fast transient response and accurate measurement capabilities for battery-powered device testing.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage: 6 V


• Current: −2 A to +3 A


• Power: 18 W Programming Accuracy (23°C ± 5°C)


• Voltage: 0.1% + 10 mV, 2.5 mV resolution


• Positive Current: 0.1% + 1.8 mA


• Negative Current: Fixed at −2 A (not programmable) Measurement Accuracy (23°C ± 5°C)


• Voltage: 0.05% + 5 mV, 300 µV resolution


• Current (High Range): 0.1% + 600 µA, 100 µA resolution


• Current (Low Range, ≤150 mA): 0.1% + 75 µA, 5 µA resolution Measurement Temperature Coefficient


• Voltage: 25 ppm + 40 µV per °C


• Current (High Range): 25 ppm + 2.5 µA per °C


• Current (Low Range): 25 ppm + 1.5 µA per °C Transient Response


• Droop: < 75 mV


• Response Time: < 45 µs to 0.15 A/µs transients


• Digitized Measurements: Up to every 20 µs with 50 kHz built-in digitizer Regulation


• Load Effect: Up to 0.5 V drop per load lead


• Sense Lead Resistance: Maximum 300 mΩ per lead

Key Features

• 2-quadrant sourcing and sinking capability for bidirectional power control


• Current sinking support for charger circuit testing and calibration


• Overvoltage and over-current protection


• High-speed digitizer captures transient events every 20 µs


• Compact form factor supports up to 4 outputs in 1U of rack space

Typical Applications

• Battery charging and discharging validation


• Mobile device power supply qualification


• Charger circuit characterization


• Load transient testing on portable electronics

Compatibility & Integration Designed for use within Keysight N6700 Modular Power System mainframes. Communication interfaces include USB, LXI-C certified LAN, and GPIB through the mainframe.