AMETEK SLM Series RevC - Manual (Page 51)

Sorensen SLM-Series DC Load Applications
M540071-01 Rev C 4-3
4.3 Constant Current (CC) Mode Application
The Constant Current mode is very suitable for testing Load Regulation, Cross Regulation, Output
Voltage and Dynamic Regulation of the power supply, and for testing the discharge characteristics and
the lifetime of a battery.
4.3.1 Static Mode:
Major application (see Figure 4-3):
• Voltage source testing.
• Power supply load regulation testing
• Battery discharge testing
VOLTAGE
SOURCE
ELECTRONIC LOAD
CC MODE
VOLTAGE
SOURCE
ELECTRONIC LOAD
CC MODE
Figure 4-3 Constant Current Mode Application