Kikusui PAD 8
The Kikusui PAD 8 is a DC power supply providing stable and reliable power for a variety of electronic applications. It features adjustable voltage and current settings, ensuring precise control over power output. Ideal for laboratory testing, component evaluation, and circuit prototyping, this power supply delivers consistent performance and dependable operation.
- Model
- Kikusui PAD 8
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PAD 8
This unit
The Kikusui PAD 8 is a precision DC power supply engineered for laboratory testing, component evaluation, and circuit prototyping. It delivers stable, regulated power with adjustable voltage and current outputs, comprehensive protection circuitry, and flexible control options including analog remote operation and optional computer interface compatibility.
Technical Specifications Electrical Performance
Output Voltage: 0 V to rated voltage (adjustable)
Output Current: Adjustable
Temperature Coefficient: 50 ppm/°C (typical)
Transient Response: 50 µs
Input Voltage: 120 VAC
Ripple Voltage: Specified in mVrms
Line Regulation: Specified in mV or %
Load Regulation: Specified in mV or %
Aging Drift: Very low Physical
Dimensions: 210 mm (W) × 140 mm (H) × 310 mm (D); PAD8-20L and 16-18L models feature 363 mm depth
Key Features Protection & Control
Adjustable Overvoltage Protection (OVP): 10% to 110% of rated output
Adjustable Overcurrent Protection (OCP): 10% to 110% of rated output
Constant Voltage/Constant Current (CV/CC) automatic crossover
Overheating protector for semiconductor heat sink section
Temperature fuse for subtransformer
Input/Output fuse protection
Input surge absorber
Voltage detector circuit for smoothing capacitor section
Choke input system reduces inrush current and harmonic distortion
Improved power factor from choke input design Interface & Operation
Separate output switch for control
SET switch for voltage and current confirmation with output disabled
Sensing terminals for load voltage drop compensation
Monitor outputs: 0–10 V for output voltage; 0–1 V for output current
Analog remote control via external voltage or resistance
Remote control setup switch
Master/Slave operation for parallel or series configuration
Screw-less wire clamp terminal block for control connections
Typical Applications Laboratory power delivery, device characterization, circuit development, and burn-in testing where precise voltage and current regulation with integrated fault protection is required.
Compatibility & Integration Computer control available through optional controller compatibility (PIA4810; older units such as PIA3200 may require ROM modification). Remote operation via analog control inputs and resistance-based adjustment.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 0 V to rated voltage (adjustable) |
Kikusui PAD 8 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Kikusui PAD 8. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Kikusui PAD 8 price
This Kikusui PAD 8 is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Kikusui PAD 8 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Kikusui PAD 8 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
