Agilent/Keysight U3606B

The Keysight U3606B is a benchtop instrument combining a 5.5-digit digital multimeter with a 30 W DC power supply in a single compact unit. It delivers integrated measurement and power delivery capabilities - sourcing DC voltage while simultaneously measuring voltage, current, resistance, and ten additional parameters. This two-in-one architecture eliminates bench clutter, reduces interconnect complexity, and accelerates troubleshooting in development, education, and service environments where space efficiency matters.

Technical Specifications

• Resolution: 5.5 digits, 120,000 counts


• DC voltage accuracy: Up to 0.025% basic accuracy


• Voltage measurement range: 19.9999 mV to 1000 V


• Current measurement ranges: 10.0000 mA, 100.000 mA, 1.00000 A, 3.0000 A


• Resistance ranges: 100 mΩ to 1000 Ω (4-wire mode); low-resistance resolution to 0.001 mΩ


• 10 measurement functions: DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, 2-wire/4-wire resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode test, continuity


• 8 math functions built-in DC Power Supply


• Output power: 30 W maximum


• Output configurations: 30 V / 1 A, 100 mA / 30 V, 8 V / 3 A, 1000 mV / 3 A


• Line and load regulation: Up to 0.01% + 3 mV


• Over-voltage and over-current protection


• Ramp and scan functions: Programmable up to 105% full scale


• Square-wave generator: Frequencies to 4.8 kHz with variable duty cycle and amplitude


• Remote sensing supported

Key Features

• USB 2.0 and GPIB (IEEE-488) interfaces for local and remote operation


• SCPI-compatible command set


• Compact, lightweight design with Kensington lock slot


• Universal AC input: 100 V–240 V, 45 Hz–66 Hz


• Safety class I with protective earth terminal

Typical Applications DUT bias and parametric testing, component characterization, power-limited device development, educational laboratory work, field service and repair.

Compatibility & Integration USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B connectivity and GPIB support enable integration into automated test systems and direct PC control via Keysight IO Library Suite. Standard SCPI command syntax simplifies programming and interoperability.