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Electronic load, Verification and performance tests - 2, A. b. c – Agilent Technologies 6613C User Manual

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Verification and Performance Tests - 2

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Figure 2-1. Test Setup

Electronic Load

Many of the test procedures require the use of a variable load capable of dissipating the required power. If a variable
resistor is used, switches should be used to either; connect, disconnect, or short the load resistor. For most tests, an
electronic load can be used. The electronic load is considerably easier to use than load resistors, but it may not be
fast enough to test transient recovery time and may be too noisy for the noise (PARD) tests.

Fixed load resistors may be used in place of a variable load, with minor changes to the test procedures. Also, if
computer controlled test setups are used, the relatively slow (compared to computers and system voltmeters) settling
times and slew rates of the power supply may have to be taken into account. "Wait" statements can be used in the
test program if the test system is faster than the supply.

Load

-S

-

+

+S

Local

Remote

SENSE

+

-

50VDC MAX TO

resistor

DC

Ammeter

-

+

Load

-S

-

+

+S

Local

Remote

SENSE

+

-

50VDC MAX TO

resistor

DC

Ammeter

-

+

+

-

External

Set to

Remote

Set to

Remote

DC supply

a.

b.

c.

-S

-

+

+S

Local

Remote

SENSE

+

-

50VDC MAX TO

NOTE: Connector

is removable

Set to

DVM or

Current

monitor

RMS voltmeter

Remote

400 ohm

400 ohm

-

+

Electronic

-

+

DVM, Scope, or

-

+

RMS voltmeter

Load

(for CV tests)

(for CC tests)

Note: Use dc supply with same polarity

connectons for - CC tests.

Replace electronic load with resistors

for CC noise test.

(see note)