Power Supply and Electronic Load Basics
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This course will help you gain a better theoretical understanding of the following concepts.

Learn:

  • How power supplies work
  • Electronic loads and their uses
  • RP7900 Series, B2961B Low Noise Power Source, B2962B Low Noise Power Source, N6705C DC Power Analyzer, RP7900 Regenerative Power Supply
Lessons
Lesson 1 - Introduction - Power Supply and Electronic Load Basics

Lesson 1 - Introduction - Power Supply and Electronic Load Basics

An overview of the course and the benefits of learning the basics of power supplies, electronic loads and source/measure units (SMUs) for various applications.
Lesson 2 - Power Supply Fundamentals

Lesson 2 - Power Supply Fundamentals

A demonstration of how switching and linear power supplies work and their relative advantages and disadvantages for different scenarios.
Lesson 3 - Electronic Loads and their Applications

Lesson 3 - Electronic Loads and their Applications

A demonstration of how electronic loads can simulate various load conditions and test devices that store or convert energy, such as batteries, solar panels, and converters.
Lesson 4 - Multi-Quadrant Power Supplies and SMUs

Lesson 4 - Multi-Quadrant Power Supplies and SMUs

A demonstration of how multi-quadrant power supplies and SMUs can operate as both sources and sinks of power and measure voltage and current simultaneously.
Lesson 5 - Summary and Additional Resources

Lesson 5 - Summary and Additional Resources

A summary of the main points and takeaways from the course, as well as some additional resources and tips for further learning.
Power Products Solutions Selection Guide

Technical Overviews

Power Products Solutions Selection Guide

Keysight system and benchtop DC power supplies have been powering innovation for over 50 years, helping engineers design, test, and manufacture the products that change the way we work and play.

The Power Handbook

Application Notes

The Power Handbook

The intent of this handbook is to provide a “one-stop-shop” for basic information on power-related topics, and it incorporates information from many of our application notes.
Contactors and Power Supplies

Application Notes

Contactors and Power Supplies

This application note provides an overview of contactors and power supplies, essential components in electrical systems.
Related Product
N6705C DC Power Analyzer

hardware

N6705C DC Power Analyzer

The N6705C DC Power Analyzer provides unrivaled productivity gains for sourcing and measuring DC voltage and current into the DUT.
Related Use Case
How to Predict Cold Weather Battery Performance

How to Predict Cold Weather Battery Performance

Assess battery runtime during cold weather operations using a power analyzer with battery temperature profiling and emulation capabilities