Agilent N6710B Product Overview

Agilent N6700 MPS
Low-Profile Modular Power System

Models: N6700B, N6701A, N6702A, N6710B,

N6711A, N6712A, N6731B-36B,
N6741B-46B, N6751A-52A,
N6761A-62A, N6773A-76A

Product Overview

• Ideal for ATE systems in R&D, Design Validation, and Manufacturing

• Small size: up to 4 outputs in 1U of rack space

• Flexible, modular system: Can mix and match power levels

and performance levels to optimize investment

• Performance modules for critical test requirements

• Value modules for basic DC power requirements

• Fast command processing times to improve throughput

• Connect via GPIB, LAN, or USB

• Fully compliant to LXI Class C specification

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Power supplies are a fundamental
component of every test system
in industries including aero­space and defense, consumer
electronics, computers and
peripherals, communications,
semiconductor and automotive
electronics. Today’s complex
automatic test equipment
(ATE) systems often require
multiple power sources. Test
system designers are challenged
to keep costs down by reducing
rack space occupied by these
multiple power supplies and to
continually increase test system
throughput.

The Agilent N6700 Low-Profile
Modular Power System (MPS) is
a 1U (rack unit) high, multiple­output programmable DC power
supply system that enables test
system integrators to optimize
performance, power and price
to match test needs.

The Agilent N6700 MPS gives
test system designers the flexi­bility to mix and match from
20 different DC power modules
to create a 1- to 4-channel

DC power system optimized to
meet specific test requirements.
Test system engineers can invest
in high-performance outputs
where speed and accuracy
are needed, or purchase basic
performance outputs for simple
DC power requirements.

Small Size

The Agilent N6700 MPS uses
an advanced switching power
supply design that fits within
1U of rack space. It has side
air vents (no top or bottom air
vents) so other instruments

can be mounted directly above
or below it. (Requires rack
mount kit; see Ordering
Information.)

Built-in Measurement
of Voltage and Current

The N6700 modules come
standard with built-in
measurement of voltage and
current to simplify wiring
and design of an ATE system.

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N6700 System Features

Small Size and
Flexibility for ATE

Figure 1. Connectivity: GPIB, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, and USB 2.0 all standard

Protection Features

Each N6700 module is protected
against over-voltage, over­current, and over-temperature.
A fault condition in one
module can be detected within
10 microseconds by other mod­ules so that they can be quickly
shut down to avoid hazardous
conditions on your DUT.

Connectivity

The N6700 MPS comes standard
with GPIB, USB 2.0, and
10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN
interfaces. While GPIB is best
suited for use with existing
systems, Agilent offers USB
and LAN to allow you to take
advantage of the availability,
speed, and ease-of-use of
common computer industry
standard interfaces. The N6700
is fully compliant with the LXI
Class C specification.

Security

When used in systems running
GPIB, the LAN and/or USB
interfaces can be disabled
for extra security. Also, all
non-volatile RAM data and
settings can be cleared from
the front panel.

Control from any Browser

The N6700 can be controlled
via a standard web browser.
The N6700 contains a web
server that provides web pages
for monitor, control, and setup
of the MPS.

Output Sequencing

Each DC power module can be
individually set to turn on or
to turn off with a delay. By
adjusting the delay times and
then commanding the N6700 to
turn on, you can set the N6700
modules to sequence on in a
particular order. The same
sequencing capability is avail­able to shut down the modules
in a particular order.

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Module 1

Output on

V1

V2

V3

Module 2

Delay 2

Delay 3

Module 3

Figure 2. Output Sequencing

Programmable Voltage Slew

For some applications, like
inrush limiting or powering
rate-sensitive devices, it is
necessary to slow down and
control the speed of the power
supply to maintain a specific
voltage slew rate. The N6700
provides programmable voltage
slew rate, so that with a single
command, you can generate a
0 V to full-scale voltage change
controllable from 1 millisecond
to 10 seconds. Programmable
voltage slew is available from
the front panel when operating
the N6700 manually or via
computer control.

Series Operation

To increase available voltage
and power, similarly rated
outputs can be operated
directly in series.

Easy Parallel Operation
with Virtual Channels

To increase available output
power and current, identical
outputs can be operated in
parallel. To simplify parallel
operation for applications
requiring currents greater
than any single output can
provide, the N6700 offers
virtual channels, a firmware­based feature that allows

the N6700 system to treat
up to 4 channels as a single,
synchronized channel. Once
configured, all functions
(sourcing, measurements,
triggering, protection, and
status monitoring) behave
as if there is 1 channel of
up to 4 times the capacity
of a single channel, without
writing a single line of code
to manage the interaction
and synchronization of the
paralleled power supplies.

Virtual channel capability is
available from the front panel
when operating the N6700
manually or via computer
control.

Power Management Feature Allows
You Allocate Mainframe Power

Often, a DUT requires a single
high power DC source and
several very low power DC
sources. Since the DUT does
not require full power to all
outputs, you may choose to
save money configuring a
system where the sum of the
power modules installed in a
mainframe exceeds the total

power available from the main­frame. In this case, the new
power management features of
the N6700 allow you to allocate
mainframe power to the outputs
where it’s needed, achieving
maximum asset utilization and
flexibility. This feature provides
the safety from unexpected
and dangerous shutdowns that
can occur with power systems
without power management
when operated in a similar way.

For example, if your DUT
requires 280 W on its main
input, and 10 W each on three
auxiliary inputs, you can con­figure a system consisting of
one 300 W DC module and
three 100 W DC modules. Even
though the sum of the module
power is 600 W, you can still
use the N6700B 400 W MPS
mainframe. Thanks to the
power management feature,
you can allocate the full 300 W
to the 300 W module while you
allocate only 33 W to each of
the 100 W modules.

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Plug High Power Mainframes
into Standard AC Sockets without
Dedicated High Current AC Circuits

When you first turn on the
N6702A 1200 W MPS mainframe,
the mainframe automatically
senses the power available from
the AC line. If the AC line volt­age is such that the resulting
current would exceed a standard
AC outlet rating, the mainframe
automatically scales back the
available output power to pre­vent overloading the AC line.
The N6702A will limit the output
power to 600 W allowing the
high power mainframe to be
plugged into any standard out­let. This is very convenient for
initial bench checkout of the
MPS system. It is also very
convenient for test development,
which is typically done on the
bench when DUT is not yet
driven to full power. You can
also control this power reduction
by manually allocating less than
the full available mainframe
power among the modules. As
a result, the N6702A will draw
less power (and less current)
from the AC line.

Triggering

The N6700 Low-Profile MPS
mainframe has hardware trigger
in/trigger out signals which
permit the N6700 to be syn­chronized with external events.
For example, a switch closure
in the fixture can trigger the
N6700 to turn on power to
the DUT, or change voltage,
or take a measurement.

Drivers

The N6700 comes with both
VXIplug&play drivers and
IVI-COM drivers. LabView
drivers are available at NI.COM.

Programming Language

The N6700 supports SCPI
(Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments).

Firmware Updates

The N6700 firmware is stored in
FLASH ROM and can be easily
updated when new features
become available. Firmware can
be downloaded into the N6700
over GPIB, LAN, or USB using
the supplied firmware update
utility program. Firmware
updates can be found at

www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware.

Output Disconnect and
Polarity Reversal Relays

Modules in the N6700 can
be individually ordered with
optional Output Disconnect
Relays (option 761) or Output
Disconnect/Polarity Reversal
Relays (option 760). See table on
page 25 for option 760 and 761
availability. All relays are built
into the module, so no additional
wiring or rack space is needed
to get the relay function.

With option 761, Output
Disconnect Relays, mechanical
relays disconnect both the plus
and minus side of the power
supply, including the sense leads.

With option 760, Output
Disconnect/Polarity Reversal
Relays, mechanical relays switch
the leads on both the plus and
minus side of the power supply,
including the sense leads,
resulting in a voltage polarity
reversal at the DUT. In addition
to polarity reversal, option 760
provides the same output dis­connect function as option 761.

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Front Panel

In addition to full control over
its three standard interfaces, the
N6700 has a full featured front
panel to permit easy manual
operation for test prototyping,
debugging, and troubleshooting
when used in an ATE system.
You can have confidence that
the N6700 is working properly
because you can view the
settings and actual output
values on all four outputs at
the same time.

Quieter Fans to Keep Noise Down

To reduce acoustic noise, the
N6700 mainframes employ fan
speed control. When operating
at less than full output power,
the cooling fans spin slower
and generate less noise.

Universal AC Input

The N6700 has a universal input
that operates from 100-240 Vac,
50/60/400 Hz. There are no
switches to set or fuses to
change when switching from
one voltage standard to another.
The AC input employs power
factor correction.

Quick Disconnects

Each power module has quick
disconnects for easy system
setup and maintenance.

Rack Mount Kit

The N6700 is easily rack-mounted
using available option 908.
This kit provides all the neces­sary hardware to rack mount
one N6700 mainframe in only
1U of rack space. This rack
mount kit includes front rack
ears and rear supports which
take the place of standard rack
rails and/or slides. Note that
standard rack rails or slides
are not needed and are not
compatible with the N6700
because of its 1U size and
airflow requirements.

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Figure 3. Front panel with up to 4 channels displayed simultaneously (Picture shows 3 channels installed.)

Figure 4. Rear panel (Picture shows 3 channels installed.)

Figure 5. Quick disconnects for power and sense leads

N6750 Family

For applications where
the power supply plays a
critical role

The Agilent N6750 family of
high-performance, autoranging
DC power modules provides
low noise, high accuracy and
programming speeds that are
up to 10 to 50 times faster than
other programmable power
supplies. In addition, Agilent
has, for the first time, included
high-speed test extensions in
general-purpose power supplies.
The high-speed test extensions
offer an oscilloscope-like
digitizer that simplifies system
configuration and increases

measurement accuracy when
viewing high-speed transient or
pulse events within the device­under-test (DUT). In addition,
autoranging output capabilities
enable one power supply to do
the job of several traditional
power supplies.

N6760 Family

For applications where
precision is required

The Agilent N6760 family of
precision DC power modules
provides precise control
and measurements in the
milliampere and microampere
region with the ability to
simultaneously digitize
voltage and current,
and capture those
measurements in
an oscilloscope-like
data buffer.

N6730/40/70 Family

For basic DC applications

The Agilent N6730, N6740 and
N6770 families of DC power
modules provide programmable
voltage and current, measure­ment and protection features
at a very economical price,
making these modules suitable
to power the DUT or to provide
power for ATE system resources,
such as fixture control.

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Choosing the right DC Power Modules to meet your ATE needs

See detailed specifications on page 13

Figure 6. User re-configurable
modular system

When your testing requires a
power supply to do more than
just provide a constant DC
level, the N6750 family of High­Performance, Autoranging DC
Power Modules and the N6760
family of Precision DC Power
Modules are the perfect fit.
These modules combine a fast
output with flexible controls
and sophisticated measure­ments. The N6750/60 is more
than a power supply; it is a
stimulus/response instrument.

To fit in 1U, the N6750/60
use an advanced switch-mode
design that offers the low
output noise and fast output
speed typically found on
linear power supplies.

Low Noise Outputs

Careful attention has been paid
to this design to ensure low
normal mode noise (ripple and
peak-peak) as well as low com­mon mode noise. This switch­ing power supply outperforms
most linear power supplies on
the market.

Output Programming Speed

When it comes to speed, the
N6750/60 achieves perfor­mance unlike a typical DC
power supply. Thanks to an
active down-programming
circuit to rapidly pull down
the output when lowering the
module’s output voltage, the
N6750/60 can rapidly program
both up and down in voltage.
Changing voltage from 0 V
to 50 V, or 50 V to 0 V, can
be accomplished in less than

1.5 milliseconds. And for smaller
voltage changes, for example
from 0 V to 5 V or 5 V to 0 V,
the programming speed is
less than 200 microseconds.
These output speeds allow the
N6750/60 to give maximum
system throughput when your
test calls for frequent changes
in power supply voltage settings.

Autoranging for Flexibility

The N6750/60 gives test system
designers even more flexibility
by providing autoranging
outputs. This autoranging
capability provides maximum
output power at any output
voltage up to 50 V. This allows
one power supply to do the
job of several power supplies
because its operating range
covers low voltage, high cur­rent as well as high voltage,
low current operating points.

For example, the N6751A
High-Performance, Autoranging
DC Module, rated at 50 V, 5 A,
and 50 W can provide full
power at 10 V @ 5 A (=50 W),
20 V @ 2.5 A (= 50 W), 33.3 V @

1.5 A (= 50 W), 50 V @ 1 A
(= 50 W) or anywhere in
between. Therefore, this 50 W
autoranging power supply,

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The N6750 and N6760 Families: Performance Modules for when
the power supply is a critical part of your testing

Voltage

Autoranging 50 W Output

Current

50 V

10 V

0 1 A 5 A

50 W Curve

due to its extended voltage
and current range, can produce
voltage and current combina­tions in the range of a 250 W
non-autoranging power supply.

The flexibility of autoranging is
useful when the DUT operates
over a wide range of voltages,
when the ATE system needs to
test a wide range of DUTs, or
when margin is needed because
the ATE power supply must
be selected before final DUT
power requirements are
determined.

See page 22 for a diagram
describing the details of the
autoranging output character­istics of the N6750 and N6760
families of DC Power Modules.

High-Speed Test Extensions

To make your testing go even
faster, the N6750/60 offer
High-Speed Test Extensions
(HSTE). This enhancement to
the N6750/60 DC Power Modules
extends the capabilities to
include features similar to
a built-in arbitrary waveform
generator and a built-in
oscilloscope. HSTE is optional
on the N6750 DC Power Modules.
HSTE is standard on the N6760
DC Power Modules.

Through the LIST mode of
HSTE, you can download up
to 512 setpoints of voltage and
current. In LIST mode, you can

program the output to execute
a LIST of voltage and current
setpoints. For each setpoint, a
dwell time can be specified and
the power supply will stay (i.e.,
dwell) at that setpoint for the
programmed dwell time value.
For each setpoint in the LIST,
you can have a different dwell
time from 0 to 262 seconds
with 1 microsecond resolution.*
Then, you can trigger the mod­ule to begin executing the list.
The module will step thru the
list, staying at each setpoint
for the programmed dwell time,
and then it will move on to the
next point. This speeds up
execution by removing the
computer I/O from the process.

The result is an output that
automatically changes according
to the programmed list, just
like an arbitrary waveform
generator.

* Note that the output response

time is less than 5 millisec­onds per voltage change,
so steps of less than 5 mil­liseconds will not achieve
their final output voltage
value before moving on to
the next step. This is useful
when trying to create a
smooth waveform.

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Figure 7. High Speed Test Extensions LIST mode provides “power ARB” capability

Voltage

Time in seconds

HSTE also provides an
oscilloscope-like digitizer built
into the power module to
capture voltage and current
measurements of up to
4096 points at up to 50,000
measurements per second.

For applications such as
design validation of battery
powered digital devices, the
ability to capture dynamic
information about the current
flowing into the DUT allows
designers to better understand
the current drain on DUT bat­teries and optimize DUT power
management during normal
DUT operation and in DUT
standby mode.

The digitizer can also be
synchronized with changes in
the output. For example, the
digitizer can make measure­ments in response to a trigger
generated by a change in output
voltage caused by LIST mode.
In this configuration, you can
ensure that measurements are
made at the right moment
during each step of an executing

LIST. This is particularly useful
if you are trying to measure
current consumption during
a rapidly changing voltage
stimulus, such as current drawn
during a pulsed output voltage.

Precision Low-level Performance

The N6760 family of Precision
DC Power Modules additionally
provide dual ranges on both
programming and measure­ment. In the low range, these

power supplies provide preci­sion in the milliampere and
microampere regions. They are
ideally suited for semiconductor
and passive device testing, or
where a precisely controlled
output and highly accurate,
precise measurements are
needed during test.

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Models

6621A, 6622A, 6623A,

6624A, 6625A, 6626A,

6627A, 6628A, 6629A

If you would like to take advantage

of the size and speed of the N6700,

and need assistance in converting

from Agilent 662x to the N6700,

please refer to “Application

Note 1467 – How to use the

Agilent N6700 Series Modular

Power System to replace an

Agilent 662xA”. Look for literature

part number 5989-0466EN

at www.agilent.com/find/N6700

Not all applications require high
performance power supplies.
When your budget is tight,
and when speed and accuracy
are a low consideration, the
Agilent N6700 Low-Profile
MPS supports basic DC power
modules that provide an eco­nomical solution. The N6730,
N6740 and N6770 families give
you clean, reliable DC power
without advanced features.

The Agilent N6730 family of
50 W DC Power Modules, the
N6740 family of 100 W DC Power
Modules, and the N6770 family
of 300 W DC Power Modules
provide the following:

• Fully programmable
Constant Voltage/Constant
Current DC Source

• Remote sensing for
accurate control of output
voltage when voltage drops
in the leads are present

• Built-in measurements
of voltage and current

• Protection (over-voltage
over-current, and over­temperature) against
damage to your DUT or
to the power module

• Performance (programming
accuracy, measurement
accuracy, noise) suitable
for most common DC power
applications

• Built-in optional output
disconnect and polarity
reversal relays, which break
both the power and the sense
leads, to simplify system wiring

Use the N6730/40/70 in Place of
Fixed-output DC Power Supplies

Many ATE systems have
complex fixtures that contain
indicator lights, relays or
active circuits (like sensors,
triggers, amplifiers) to facilitate
testing of the DUT. These
circuits need DC power, too.
One solution for powering
these ATE system resources
would be to purchase a fixed­output DC source. However,
there are considerations when
integrating a fixed output
DC source into an ATE system.

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If you are using Agilent
Multiple-Output System
DC Power Supplies Now

The N6730, N6740 and N6770 Families:
Basic Modules when you just need a simple power supply

The table below illustrates
these points and how it may
be easier, faster, and more
economical to purchase an
N6730/40/70 programmable
DC Power Module in place of a
fixed-output DC Power Supply.

All the benefits of the
N6700 MPS at a low price

While the N6730/40/70 are
economical solutions to basic
DC power requirements, they
are also part of the N6700
MPS. Therefore, while saving,
you still have the benefits of:

• Small size (true 1U)

• Mix-and-match with other
N6700 DC Power Modules
when you need performance
along with basic DC outputs

• Connectivity via LAN,
USB, and GPIB

• Fast command processing
time of less than 1 ms

• Remote control over internet
via standard web browser

• Friendly front panel

• Optional output
disconnect and polarity
reversal relays

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Factor Consideration When Using a Solution Using N6730/40/70

Fixed-Output DC Power Supply DC Power Modules in N6700 MPS

Control the You may want some limited control The N6730/40/70 is fully controllable
output

over this DC source (on/off). over LAN, USB, GPIB

Monitor the You may want to be able to monitor The N6730/40/70 has built-in
output

the voltage or current to ensure proper measurements of voltage and current,

operation, which would require wiring eliminating the need for wiring to a

to a system DMM. system DMM.

Mounting You will need to mount the power The N6730/40/70 are compact modules
the power

supply in the ATE system. Finding a integrated into a 1U rack mountable

supply

safe location can be a challenge. Some mainframe. There is no need to design

system designers will build a “drawer” or build any custom mounting hardware.

or “tray” for holding power supplies.

However, this adds extra design time,

fabrication costs, installation costs,

and occupies rack space.

Safety You may want to provide a safety The N6730/40/70 have hardware inputs

interlock to this DC source. This for remote on/off that can be directly

would require control (on/off) and a connected to a safety interlock system.

means to detect the interlock condition.

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Agilent N6751A/N6752A and N6761A/N6762A Performance Specifications

Unless otherwise noted, specifications are warranted over the ambient temperature range of 0 to 55°C after a 30-minute warm-up period,
with each module’s sense terminals externally jumpered directly to their respective output terminals (local sensing).

N6751A / N6752A N6761A / N6762A

DC Output Ratings

Voltage 50 V 50 V

Current (derated 1% per °C above 40°C) 5 A / 10 A 1.5 A / 3 A

Power 50 W / 100 W 50 W / 100 W

Output Ripple
and Noise (PARD)

(from 20 Hz – 20 MHz) CV peak-to-peak

NOTE 1

6 mV 6 mV

CV rms 1 mV 1 mV

Load Effect
(Regulation)

(for any output load change, Voltage 2 mV 0.5 mV
with a maximum load-lead Current (@ 0 - 7 V) 2 mA 30 µA
drop of 1 V per lead) (@ 0 - 50 V) 2 mA 65 µA

Source Effect
(Regulation) Voltage 1 mV 0.5 mV

Current 1 mA 30 µA

Programming
Accuracy

(at 23°C ±5°C Voltage high range 0.06% + 19 mV 0.016% + 6 mV
after 30 minute Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 0.016% + 1.5 mV
warm-up. Applies Current high range 0.1% + 20 mA 0.04% + 200 µA
from min. to max. Current low range (≤ 100 mA, @ 0 - 7 V) N/A 0.04% + 15 µA
programming range) (≤ 100 mA, @ 0 - 50 V) N/A 0.04% + 55 µA

Measurement
Accuracy

(at 23°C ±5°C) Voltage high range 0.05% + 20 mV 0.016% + 6 mV

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 0.016% + 1.5 mV

Current high range 0.1% + 4 mA 0.04% + 160 µA

Current low range (≤ 100 mA, @ 0 - 7 V)

NOTE 2

N/A 0.03% + 15 µA

NOTE 3

(≤ 100 mA, @ 0 - 50 V) N/A 0.03% + 55 µA

Load Transient
Recovery Time

(time to recover to within the settling band following a load change)

• from 60% to 100% and from 100% to 60% of full load for models N6751A & N6761A

• from 50% to 100% and from 100% to 50% of full load for models N6752A & N6762A.

Voltage settling band ± 75 mV

NOTE 3

± 75 mV

Time < 100 µs < 100 µs

1

For typical values, refer to Supplemental Characteristics.

2

Applies when measuring 4096 data points (SENSe:SWEep:POINts = 4096).

3

Settling band is ±125 mV for Model N6752A when relay option 761 is installed.

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Agilent N6751A/N6752A and N6761A/N6762A Supplemental Characteristics

Supplemental characteristics are not warranted but are descriptions of performance determined either by design or type testing.
All supplemental characteristics are typical unless otherwise noted.

N6751A / N6752A N6761A / N6762A

Programming Ranges

Voltage high range 20 mV – 51 V 15 mV – 51 V

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 12 mV – 5.5 V

Current high range

10 mA – 5.1 A/10 mA – 10.2 A 1 mA – 1.53 A/1 mA – 3.06 A

Current low range (≤ 0.1 A) N/A 0.1 mA – 0.1 A

NOTE 1

Programming Resolution

Voltage high range 3.5 mV

NOTE 2

880 µV

NOTE 3

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 90 µV

Current high range 3.25 mA

NOTE 4

60 µA

Current low range (≤ 0.1 A) N/A 2 µA

Measurement Resolution

Voltage high range 1.8 mV

NOTE 5

440 µV

NOTE 6

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 44 µV

Current high range 410 µA 30 µA

Current low range (≤ 0.1 A) N/A 1 µA

Programming Temperature
Coefficient per °C Voltage high range 18 ppm + 160 µV 18 ppm + 140 µV

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 40 ppm + 70 µV

Current high range 100 ppm + 45 µA 33 ppm + 10 µA

Current low range (≤ 0.1 A) N/A 60 ppm + 1.5 µA

Measurement Temperature
Coefficient per °C

Voltage high range 25 ppm + 35 µV 23 ppm + 40 µV

Voltage low range (≤ 5.5 V) N/A 30 ppm + 40 µV

Current high range 60 ppm + 3 µA 40 ppm + 0.3 µA

Current low range (≤ 0.1 A) N/A 50 ppm + 0.3 µA

Output Ripple and Noise (PARD)

CV peak-to-peak (typical value) 4 mV 4 mV

CC rms 2 mA 2 mA

Common Mode Noise

(from 20 Hz – 20 MHz; rms 500 µA 500 µA
from either output to chassis) peak-to-peak < 2 mA < 2 mA

Over-voltage Protection

Accuracy 0.25% + 250 mV 0.25% + 250 mV

Maximum setting 55 V 55 V

Response time 50 µs from occurrence of over-voltage

condition to start of output shutdown

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If you are operating the unit below 255 µA in constant current mode, the output may become unregulated with the following load conditions:
The load resistance is <175 mΩ and the load inductance is >20 µH. If this occurs, an UNRegulated flag will be generated and the output current may rise
above the programmed value but will remain less than 255 µA.

2

Based on 14-bit DAC, with DAC range adjusted by software calibration

3

Based on 16-bit DAC, with DAC range adjusted by software calibration

4

Based on 12-bit DAC, with DAC range adjusted by software calibration

5

Based on 16-bit ADC (15 bits plus sign), with ADC range adjusted by software calibration

6

Based on 18-bit ADC (17 bits plus sign), with ADC range adjusted by software calibration

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Agilent N6751A/N6752A and N6761A/N6762A Supplemental Characteristics (Continued)

N6751A / N6752A N6761A / N6762A

Maximum Up-programming Time
with full resistive load

(time from 10% to 90% Voltage setting from 0 V to 10 V 0.2 ms 0.6 ms
of total voltage excursion) Voltage setting from 0 V to 50 V 1.5 ms 2.2 ms

Maximum Up-programming Settling Time
with full resistive load

(time from start of voltage change Voltage setting from 0 V to 10 V 0.5 ms 0.9 ms
to within 50 mV of final value) Voltage setting from 0 V to 50 V 4.0 ms 4.0 ms

Maximum Down-programming Time
with no load

(time from start of voltage change Voltage setting from 10 V to 0 V 0.3 ms 0.3 ms
to output voltage < 0.5 V) Voltage setting from 50 V to 0 V 1.3 ms 1.3 ms

Maximum Down-programming
Settling Time with no load

(time from start of voltage Voltage setting from 10 V to 0 V 0.45 ms 0.45 ms
change to output voltage Voltage setting from 50 V to 0 V 1.4 ms 1.4 ms
within 50 mV of final value)

Down-programming Time
with 1000 µF load

NOTE 1

(time from start of voltage change Voltage setting from 10 V to 0 V 2.1 ms 4.5 ms
to output voltage < 0.5 V) Voltage setting from 50 V to 0 V 11 ms 23 ms

Down-programming Capability

Continuous power 7 W 7 W

Peak current 7 A 3.8 A

Remote Sense Capability

Outputs can maintain specifications
with up to a 1-volt drop per load lead.

Series and Parallel Operation

Identically rated outputs can be operated directly in
parallel or can be connected for straight series operation.
Auto-series and auto-parallel operation is not available.

Load Cross Regulation

Voltage, from no load to full load 1 mV 0.5 mV
Current, from no load to full load 1 mA 5 µA

1

Modules can discharge a 1000 µF capacitor from 50 V to 0 V at a rate of 4 times/second.

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Agilent N6731B - N6736B and N6741B - N6746B Performance Specifications

Unless otherwise noted, specifications are warranted over the ambient temperature range of 0 to 55°C after a 30-minute warm-up period,
with each module’s sense terminals externally jumpered directly to their respective output terminals (local sensing)

N6731B/ N6732B/ N6733B/ N6734B/ N6735B/ N6736B/
N6741B N6742B N6743B N6744B N6745B N6746B

DC Output Ratings:

Voltage 5 V 8 V 20 V 35 V 60 V 100 V

Current

NOTE 1

10 A / 20 A 6.25 A / 12.5 A 2.5 A / 5 A 1.5 A / 3 A 0.8 A / 1.6 A 0.5 A / 1 A

Power 50 W / 100 W 50 W / 100 W 50 W / 100 W 52.5 W / 105 W 50 W / 100 W 50 W / 100 W

Output Ripple
and Noise (PARD)

(from 20 Hz –
20 MHz) CV peak-to- peak 10 mV / 11 mV 12 mV 14 mV 15 mV 25 mV 30 mV

CV rms 2 mV 2 mV 3 mV 5 mV 9 mV 18 mV

Load Effect
(Regulation)

(with output change Voltage 5 mV 6 mV 9 mV 11 mV 13 mV / 16 mV 20 mV / 30 mV
from no load to Current 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA
full load, up to a
maximum load-lead
drop of 1 V/lead)

Source Effect
(Regulation) Voltage 1 mV 2 mV 2 mV 4 mV 6 mV 10 mV

Current 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA

Programming
Accuracy

(@ 23 °C ±5°C after Voltage 0.1% + 19 mV 0.1% + 19 mV 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 35 mV 0.1% + 60 mV 0.1% + 100 mV
30 minute warm-up. Current 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 10 mA
Applies from minimum
to maximum program­ming range)

Measurement
Accuracy

(at 23°C ±5°C) Voltage 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 35 mV 0.1% + 60 mV 0.1% + 100 mV

Current 0.15% + 20 mA 0.15% + 10 mA 0.15% + 5 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.15% + 2 mA

Load Transient
Recovery Time

(time to recover to within the settling band following a load
change from 50% to 100% and from 100% to 50% of full load.)

Voltage settling band

±0.08 V / 0.1 V

NOTE 2

±0.08 V / 0.1 V

NOTE 2

± 0.2 V / 0.3 V ± 0.2 V / 0.3 V ± 0.4 V / 0.5 V ± 0.5 V / 1.0 V

Time < 200 µs < 200 µs < 200 µs < 200 µs < 200 µs < 200 µs

1

Output current is derated 1% per °C above 40°C.

2

Settling band is ±0.10 V/0.125 V for 5 V and 8 V Models when relay options 760 and 761 are installed.

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N6731B/ N6732B/ N6733B/ N6734B/ N6735B/ N6736B/
N6741B N6742B N6743B N6744B N6745B N6746B

Programming Ranges

Voltage 15 mV – 5 .1 V 15 mV – 8 .16 V 30 mV – 20.4 V 40 mV – 35.7 V 70 mV – 61.2 V 100 mV – 102 V

Current 60 mA – 10.2 A/ 40 mA –6.375 A/ 10 mA – 2.55 A/ 5 mA – 1.53 A/ 2.5 mA – 0.85 A/ 1.5 mA – 0.51 A/

60 mA – 20.4 A 40 mA – 12.75 A 10 mA – 5.1 A 5 mA – 3.06 A 2.5 mA – 1.7 A 1.5 mA – 1.02 A

Programming Resolution

NOTE 1

Voltage 3.5 mV 4 mV 7 mV 10 mV 18 mV 28 mV
Current 7 mA 4 mA 3 mA 2 mA 1 mA 0.5 mA

Measurement Resolution

NOTE 2

Voltage 3 mV 4 mV 10 mV 18 mV 30 mV 50 mV
Current 10 mA 7 mA 3 mA 2 mA 1 mA 0.5 mA

Output Ripple and
Noise (PARD) CC rms 8 mA 4 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA

Common Mode Noise

(from 20 Hz – 20 MHz; from
either output to chassis)

rms 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA

peak-to-peak < 15 mA < 10 mA < 10 mA < 10 mA < 10 mA < 10 mA

Over-voltage Protection

Accuracy 0.25% + 50 mV 0.25% + 50 mV 0.25% + 75 mV 0.25% + 100 mV 0.25% + 200 mV 0.25% + 250 mV
Accuracy w/opt 760 0.25% + 600 mV 0.25% + 600 mV 0.25% + 350 mV 0.25% + 250 mV 0.25% + 300 mV 0.25% + 300 mV
Accuracy w/opt 761 0.25% + 600 mV 0.25% + 600 mV 0.25% + 350 mV 0.25% + 250 mV 0.25% + 300 mV 0.25% + 300 mV

Maximum setting 7.5 V 10 V 22 V 38.5 V 66 V 110 V

Response time 50 µs from occurrence of over-voltage condition to start of output shutdown

Maximum Up-programming and Down-programming
Time with full resistive load

(time from 10% to 90% of total voltage excursion)

Voltage setting from 0 V to 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms
full scale and full scale to 0 V

Maximum Up-programming and Down-programming
Settling Time with full resistive load

(time from start of voltage change until voltage
settles within 0.1% of the full-scale voltage
of its final value)

Voltage setting from 0 V to 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms
full scale and full scale to 0 V

Remote Sense Capability

Outputs can maintain specifications with up to a 1-volt drop per load lead.

Series and Parallel Operation

Identically rated outputs can be operated directly in parallel or can be connected for straight series operation.
Auto-series and auto-parallel operation is not available.

1

Based on 12-bit DAC, with DAC range adjusted by software calibration

2

Based on 12-bit ADC (11 bits plus sign), with ADC range adjusted by software calibration

Agilent N6731B - N6736B and N6741B - N6746B Supplemental Characteristics

Supplemental characteristics are not warranted but are descriptions of performance determined either by design or type testing.
All supplemental characteristics are typical unless otherwise noted.

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Agilent N6773A - N6776A Performance Specifications

Unless otherwise noted, specifications are warranted over the ambient temperature range of 0 to 55°C after a 30-minute warm-up period,
with each module's sense terminals externally jumpered directly to their respective output terminals (local sensing).

N6773A N6774A N6775A N6776A

DC Output Ratings

Voltage 20 V 35 V 60 V 100 V

Current

NOTE 1

15 A 8.5 A 5 A 3 A

Power 300 W 300 W 300 W 300 W

Output Ripple
and Noise (PARD)

(from 20 Hz – 20 MHz) CV peak-to- peak 20 mV 22 mV 35 mV 45 mV

CV rms 3 mV 5 mV 9 mV 18 mV

Load Effect (Regulation)

(with output change from no load Voltage 13 mV 16 mV 24 mV 45 mV
to full load, up to a maximum Current 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA
load-lead drop of 1 V/lead)

Source Effect
(Regulation) Voltage 2 mV 4 mV 6 mV 10 mV

Current 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA

Programming Accuracy:

(@ 23°C ±5°C after 30 minute Voltage 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 35 mV 0.1% + 60 mV 0.1% +100 mV
warm-up. Applies from minimum Current 0.15% + 60 mA 0.15% + 60 mA 0.15% + 60 mA 0.15% + 30 mA
to maximum programming range)

Measurement Accuracy

(at 23°C ±5°C) Voltage 0.1% + 20 mV 0.1% + 35 mV 0.1% + 60 mV 0.1% +100 mV

Current 0.15% + 15 mA 0.15% + 12 mA 0.15% + 12 mA 0.15% + 6 mA

Load Transient Recovery Time

(time to recover to within the settling
band following a load change from
50% to 100% and from 100% to 50%
of full load.)

Voltage settling band ± 0.3 V

NOTE 2

± 0.3 V

NOTE 2

± 0.5 V ± 1.0 V

Time < 250 µs < 250 µs < 250 µs < 250 µs

1

Output current is derated 1% per °C above 40°C.

2

Settling band is ±0.35 V for 20 V and 35 V Models when relay options 760 and 761 are installed.

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Agilent N6773A - N6776A Supplemental Characteristics

Supplemental characteristics are not warranted but are descriptions of performance determined either by design or type testing.
All supplemental characteristics are typical unless otherwise noted

N6773A N6774A N6775A N6776A

Programming Ranges

Voltage 30 mV – 20.4 V 40 mV – 35.7 V 70 mV – 61.2 V 100 mV – 102 V
Current 30 mA – 15.3 A 15 mA – 8.67 A 7.5 mA – 5.1 A 4.5 mA – 3.06 A

Programming Resolution

NOTE 1

Voltage 7 mV 10 mV 18 mV 28 mV
Current 9 mA 6 mA 3 mA 1.5 mA

Measurement Resolution

NOTE 2

Voltage 10 mV 18 mV 30 mV 50 mV
Current 9 mA 6 mA 3 mA 1.5 mA

Output Ripple and Noise (PARD)

CC rms 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA

Common Mode Noise

(from 20 Hz – 20 MHz; from Rms 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA
either output to chassis) Peak-to- peak < 20 mA < 20 mA < 20 mA < 20 mA

Over-voltage Protection

Accuracy 0.25% +100 mV 0.25% + 130 mV 0.25% + 260 mV 0.25% + 650 mV
Accuracy w/opt 760 0.25% + 700 mV 0.25% + 700 mV 0.25% + 400 mV 0.25% + 650 mV
Accuracy w/opt 761 0.25% + 500 mV 0.25% + 350 mV 0.25% + 350 mV 0.25% + 650 mV

Maximum setting 22 V 38.5 V 66 V 110 V

Response time 50 µs from occurrence of over-voltage condition to start of output shutdown

Maximum Up-programming
and Down-programming Time
with full resistive load

(time from 10% to 90% of
total voltage excursion)

Voltage setting from 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms

0 V to full scale

and full scale to 0 V

Maximum Up-programming
and Down-programming
Settling Time with full
resistive load

(time from start of voltage
change until voltage settles
within 0.1% of the full-scale
voltage of its final value)

Voltage setting from 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms

0 V to full scale

and full scale to 0 V

Remote Sense Capability

Outputs can maintain specifications with up to a 1-volt drop per load lead.

Series and Parallel Operation

Identically rated outputs can be operated directly in parallel or can be connected
for straight series operation. Auto-series and auto-parallel operation is not available.

1

Based on 12-bit DAC, with DAC range adjusted by software calibration

2

Based on 12-bit ADC (11 bits plus sign), with ADC range adjusted by software calibration

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N6700B, N6701A, N6702A

Maximum Total
Output Power

(= Sum of Total
Module Output N6700B 400 W when operating from 100 – 240 VAC input
Power)

N6701A 600 W when operating from 100 – 240 VAC input

N6702A 1200 W when operating from 200 – 240 VAC input

600 W when operating from 100 – 120 VAC input

Command
Processing Time From receipt of command to start ≤ 1 ms

of the output change

Protection Response
Characteristics INH input 5 µs from receipt of inhibit to start of shutdown

Fault on coupled outputs < 10 µs (from receipt of fault to start of shutdown)

Digital Control
Characteristics Maximum voltage ratings 16.5 VDC/- 5 VDC between pins (pin 8 is internally connected to chassis ground).

Pins 1 and 2 as FLT output Maximum low-level output voltage = 0.5 V @ 4 mA

Maximum low-level sink current = 4 mA
Typical high-level leakage current = 0.14 mA @ 16.5 VDC

Pins 1 - 7 as digital/trigger outputs Maximum low-level output voltage = 0.5 V @ 4 mA; 1 V @ 50 mA; 1.75 V @ 100 mA
(pin 8 = common) Maximum low-level sink current = 100 mA

Typical high-level leakage current = 0.12 mA @ 16.5 VDC

Pins 1 - 7 as digital/trigger inputs and Maximum low-level input voltage = 0.8 V
pin 3 as INH input Minimum high-level input voltage = 2 V
(pin 8 = common) Typical low-level current = 2 mA @ 0 V (internal 2.2 k pull-up)

Typical high-level leakage current = 0.12 mA @ 16.5 VDC

Interface Capabilities

GPIB: SCPI - 1993, IEEE 488.2 compliant interface

LXI Compliance Class C (applies to mainframes with firmware revision C.00.02 and up)

USB 2.0 Requires Agilent IO Library version M.01.01 and up, or 14.0 and up

10/100 LAN Requires Agilent IO Library version L.01.01 and up, or 14.0 and up

Built-in Web server Requires Internet Explorer 5+ or Netscape 6.2+

Environmental Conditions

Operating environment Indoor use, installation category II (for AC input), pollution degree 2

Temperature range 0°C to 55°C (current is derated 1% per °C above 40°C ambient temperature)

Relative humidity Up to 95%

Altitude Up to 2000 meters

Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C

LED statement Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-1

Agilent N6700B, N6701A, N6702A MPS Mainframes

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N6700B, N6701A, N6702A

Regulatory
Compliance EMC Complies with the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC for Class A test and

measurement products.

Complies with the Australian standard and carries the C-Tick mark.

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

Electrostatic discharges greater than 1 kV near the I/O connectors may cause
the unit to reset and require operator intervention.

Safety Complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and carries the CE-marking.

This product also complies with the US and Canadian safety standards for test
and measurement products.

Acoustic Noise
Declaration This statement is provided to Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A),

comply with the requirements

*

At Operator Position, *Normal Operation, *According to EN 27779 (Type Test).
of the German Sound Emission Schalldruckpegel Lp <70 dB(A)
Directive, from 18 January 1991.

*

Am Arbeitsplatz, *Normaler Betrieb, *Nach EN 27779 (Typprüfung).

Output Terminal

Isolation

Maximum Rating No output terminal may be more than 240 VDC from any other terminal or chassis ground.

AC Input

Nominal Input Ratings 100 VAC – 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz/400 Hz

Input Range 86 VAC – 264 VAC

Power Consumption 1000 VA typical (N6700B mainframes)

1500 VA typical (N6701A mainframes)
3000 VA typical (N6702A mainframes)

Fuse Internal fuse (not customer accessible)

Dimensions

Height 44.45 mm; 1.75 in.

Width 432.5 mm; 17.03 in.

Depth (including handles) 585.6 mm; 23.06 in. (N6700B/N6701A mainframes)

633.9 mm; 24.96 in. (N6702A mainframes)

Weight

N6700B with 4 installed modules Net: 12.73 kg; 28 lbs.

N6701A with 4 installed modules Net: 11.82 kg; 26 lbs.

N6702A with 4 installed modules Net: 14.09 kg; 31 lbs.

Single power module Net: 1.23 kg; 2.71 lbs

Agilent N6700B, N6701A, N6702A MPS Mainframes (Continued)

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Power Module
Option Characteristics

Autoranging Characteristic

Voltage

Autoranging 50 W Output

Current

50 V

10 V

0 1 A 5 A

50 W Curve

Voltage

Autoranging 100 W Output

Current

50 V

12 V

8.5 V

0 2 A 8.33 A 10 A

100 W Curve

Voltage

Precision Outputs

Current

50 V

33 V

0 1 A 1.5 A – 50 W output

2 A 3 A – 100 W output

Output Relays (Option 760/761)

• Type
Double-pole, double-throw

• Location
output & sense terminals

Output Lists (Option 054):

• Maximum number
of steps = 512

• Maximum dwell time
in seconds = 262

• Maximum list repetitions =
256, or infinite

Digitized Measurements (Option 054)

• Maximum measurement
points = 4096

• Maximum sample
rate = 50 kHz

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Outline Diagram

Top of Unit

Right Side

549.7 mm

21.64"

N6700B/

N6701A

598.0 mm

23.54"

N6702A

560.2 mm

22.06"

N6700B/

N6701A

608.5 mm

23.96"

N6702A

25.4 mm

1.00"

44.45 mm

1.75"

= Airflow

432.5 mm

17.03"

425.45 mm

16.75"

482.6 mm

19.00"

Agilent Technologies

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The N6700 Modular Power
System is available 2 ways:

(1) You can order an N6700B,

N6701A or N6702A main­frame and various modules
as separate products. (See
steps below.) Each item will
arrive in a separate box
such that you can assemble
the system yourself when
you need to.

(2) You can order an N6710B,

N6711A or N6712A system,
which is a build-to-order
system that is shipped as
a fully assembled multiple­output power supply. (See
pages 26 and 27 for N6710B,
N6711A and N6712A order­ing information.)

When ordering the N6700 MPS
as a mainframe and modules,
follow these steps:

Step 1:

Select which mainframe you
want based on your power
requirements.

Step 2:

Select the appropriate docu­mentation and line cord options.

Step 3:

Order 1 to 4 modules (see next
page). If the sum of the power
of the modules exceeds the
available output power rating
on the mainframe, see page 4
for an explanation of Agilent’s
power management capability.

Step 4:

For proper operation, you must
fill any empty module slots with
filler panels. When ordering less
than 4 modules per mainframe,
you MUST order a Filler Panel
Kit. Each kit contains 3 filler
panels.

Step 5:

If you will be rack mounting
your N6700, you MUST order
the Rack Mount Kit.

Ordering
Information

Mainframes

N6700B Low-Profile Modular Power System Mainframe, 400 W

Holds 1 to 4 modules. Total available output power = 400 W.

N6701A Low-Profile Modular Power System Mainframe, 600 W

Holds 1 to 4 modules. Total available output power = 600 W.

N6702A Low-Profile Modular Power System Mainframe, 1200 W

Holds 1 to 4 modules. Total available output power = 1200 W.

Available options to the N6700B, N6701A, N6702A Mainframes

908 Rack Mount Kit

Required for rack mounting. Standard rack mount hardware will not work.
This N6700 Rack Mount Kit is also orderable separately as product N6709A

FLR Filler Panel Kit

Required when you have < 4 modules in a mainframe.
Each filler panel kit contains 3 filler panels.
This Filler Panel Kit is also orderable as product N6708A.

0L1 Full documentation on CD-ROM and printed Users Guide

0B0 Full documentation on CD-ROM only; no printed documentation package

900 Power Cord, United Kingdom, P/N 8120-1351

901 Power Cord, Australia, P/N 8120-1369

902 Power Cord, Europe, P/N 8120-1689

903 Power Cord, USA, Canada, 120 V, P/N 8120-4383

904 Power Cord, USA, Canada, 240 V, P/N 8120-0698

906 Power Cord, Switzerland, P/N 8120-2104

912 Power Cord, Denmark, P/N 8120-2956

917 Power Cord, South Africa, India, P/N 8120-4211

918 Power Cord, Japan, P/N 8120-4753

919 Power Cord, Israel, P/N 8120-6800

920 Power Cord, Argentina, P/N 8120-6869

921 Power Cord, Chile, P/N 8120-6980

922 Power Cord, China, P/N 8120-8376

927 Power Cord, Thailand, P/N 8120-8871

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Modules

Order 1 to 4 modules to be
installed in each N6700B,
N6701A or N6702A mainframe.
(To order modules as part of the
N6710B, N6711A or N6712A
Build-to-order Systems, see
page 27). If the sum of the
power of the modules exceeds
the available output power
rating on the mainframe, see
page 4 for an explanation of
Agilent’s power management
capability.

You can individually specify
each option for each module.
For example, you can order
one module with Option 761
Output Disconnect Relays
while the remaining modules
have no relay option.

As your needs change and you
want to change configuration or
add more modules to existing
N6700A, N6700B, N6701A or
N6702A mainframes, use this
ordering information to order
the required modules

Ordering
Information

Modules

N6730 50 W N6731B 5 V, 10 A, 50 W DC Power Module
DC Power Modules

N6732B 8 V, 6.25 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6733B 20 V, 2.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6734B 35 V, 1.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6735B 60 V, 0.8 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6736B 100 V, 0.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6740 100 W N6741B 5 V, 20 A, 100 W DC Power Module
DC Power Modules

N6742B 8 V, 12.5 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6743B 20 V, 5 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6744B 35 V, 3 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6745B 60 V, 1.6 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6746B 100 V, 1 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6750 High-Performance,
Autoranging DC Power N6751A 50 V, 5 A, 50 W High-Performance
Modules Autoranging DC Power Module

N6752A 50 V, 10 A, 100 W High-Performance

Autoranging DC Power Module

N6760 Precision N6761A 50 V, 1.5 A, 50 W Precision DC Power Module
DC Power Modules

N6762A 50 V, 3 A, 100 W Precision DC Power Module

N6770 300 W N6773A 20 V, 15 A, 300 W DC Power Module
DC Power Modules

N6774A 35 V, 8.5 A, 300 W DC Power Module

N6775A 60 V, 5 A, 300 W DC Power Module

N6776A 100 V, 3 A, 300 W DC Power Module

Available options to N6700 Modules

N6731B-N6736B N6741B-N6746B N6751A-N6752A N6761A-N6762A N6773A-N6776A
50 W DC 100 W DC High-Performance Precision DC 300 W DC Power
Power Modules Power Modules Autoranging DC Power Modules Modules

Power Modules

Output Disconnect Relays 761 761 761 761 761

Output Disconnect and Polarity Reversal Relays 760 760 (see note 1, 2) Not available Not available 760 (see note 2)

High Speed Test Extensions (HSTE) Not available Not available 054 Standard Not available

Commercial calibration with test results data UK6 UK6 UK6 UK6 UK6

ISO 17025 Cal certificate 1A7 1A7 1A7 1A7 1A7

1

Option 760 is not available on N6741B.

2

When Option 760 is installed in N6742B or N6773A, the maximum output current is limited to 10 A.

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N6700 Build-to-order Systems

To purchase an N6700 system,
order an N6710B, N6711A, or
N6712A. These model numbers
are build-to-order systems that
are shipped as a fully tested
and assembled multiple-output
power supplies. Each system
consists of one mainframe plus
optionally 1 to 4 modules. To
specify which modules you
want installed in the system,
the modules are ordered as
options to the system model
number. If you order less than
4 modules, the empty slots will
be automatically filled with
blank filler panels. You must
order at least 1 module.

If the sum of the power of the
modules exceeds the available
output power rating on the
mainframe, see page 4 for an
explanation of Agilent’s power
management capability.

If you prefer to purchase a
mainframe and modules as
separate pieces, see page 24.

Ordering
Information

Build-to-order Systems

N6710B System Build-to-order Modular Power System, 400 W

Consists of 1 N6700B mainframe with total available power of 400 W.

N6711A System Build-to-order Modular Power System, 600 W

Consists of 1 N6701A mainframe with total available power of 600 W.

N6712A System Build-to-order Modular Power System, 1200 W

Consists of 1 N6702A mainframe with total available power of 1200 W.

Available options to the N6710B, N6711A, N6712A Systems

908 Rack Mount Kit

Required for rack mounting. Standard rack mount hardware will not work.
This N6700 Rack Mount Kit is also orderable separately as product N6709A

0L1 Full documentation on CD-ROM and printed Users Guide

0B0 Full documentation on CD-ROM only; no printed documentation package

900 Power Cord, United Kingdom, P/N 8120-1351

901 Power Cord, Australia, P/N 8120-1369

902 Power Cord, Europe, P/N 8120-1689

903 Power Cord, USA, Canada, 120 V, P/N 8120-4383

904 Power Cord, USA, Canada, 240 V, P/N 8120-0698

906 Power Cord, Switzerland, P/N 8120-2104

912 Power Cord, Denmark, P/N 8120-2956

917 Power Cord, South Africa, India, P/N 8120-4211

918 Power Cord, Japan, P/N 8120-4753

919 Power Cord, Israel, P/N 8120-6800

920 Power Cord, Argentina, P/N 8120-6869

921 Power Cord, Chile, P/N 8120-6980

922 Power Cord, China, P/N 8120-8376

927 Power Cord, Thailand, P/N 8120-8871

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Modules as options to
N6710B, N6711A or N6712A

To order 1 to 4 module as
options to an N6710B, N6711A
or N6712A, specify its model
number, followed by “–ATO”.
For example, to order an
N6731B as an option to the
N6710B, you would specify
“N6731B–ATO” as the option.
(To order modules as separate
products, see page 25.) If
the sum of the power of the
modules exceeds the available
output power rating on the
mainframe, see page 4 for
an explanation of Agilent’s
power management capability.

You can individually specify
each option for each module.
For example, you can order
one module with Option 761
Output Disconnect Relays
while the remaining modules
have no relay option.

Ordering
Information

Module options for N6710B, N6711A and N6712A Systems

N6730 50 W
DC Power Modules N6731B– ATO 5 V, 10 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6732B–ATO 8 V, 6.25 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6733B–ATO 20 V, 2.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6734B–ATO 35 V, 1.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6735B–ATO 60 V, 0.8 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6736B–ATO 100 V, 0.5 A, 50 W DC Power Module

N6740 100 W
DC Power Modules N6741B–ATO 5 V, 20 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6742B–ATO 8 V, 12.5 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6743B–ATO 20 V, 5 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6744B–ATO 35 V, 3 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6745B–ATO 60 V, 1.6 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6746B–ATO 100 V, 1 A, 100 W DC Power Module

N6750 High-Performance
Autoranging DC
Power Modules N6751A–ATO 50 V, 5 A, 50 W High-Performance

Autoranging DC Power Module

N6752A–ATO 50 V, 10 A, 100 W High-Performance

Autoranging DC Power Module

N6760 Precision
DC Power Modules N6761B–ATO 50 V, 1.5 A, 50 W Precision DC Power Module

N6762B–ATO 50 V, 3 A, 100 W Precision DC Power Module

N6770 300 W
DC Power Modules N6773A–ATO 20 V, 15 A, 300 W DC Power Module

N6774A–ATO 35 V, 8.5 A, 300 W DC Power Module

N6775A–ATO 60 V, 5 A, 300 W DC Power Module

N6776A–ATO 100 V, 3 A, 300 W DC Power Module

Available options to N6700 Modules

N6731B-ATO N6741B-ATO N6751A-ATO N6761A-ATO N6773A-ATO
to N6736B-ATO to N6746B-ATO to N6752A-ATO to N6762A-ATO to N6776A-ATO
50 W DC Power 100 W DC Power High-Performance Precision DC 300 W DC Power
Modules Modules Autoranging DC Power Modules Modules

Power Modules

Output Disconnect Relays 761 761 761 761 761

Output Disconnect and Polarity Reversal Relays 760 760 (see note 1, 2) Not available Not available 760 (see note 2)

High Speed Test Extensions (HSTE) Not available Not available 054 Standard Not available

Commercial calibration with test results data UK6 UK6 UK6 UK6 UK6

ISO 17025 Cal certificate 1A7 1A7 1A7 1A7 1A7

1

Option 760 is not available on N6741B-ATO.

2

When Option 760 is installed in N6742B-ATO or N6773A-ATO, the maximum output current is limited to 10 A.

You have with firmware and with modules If you want to … … here is what you need to do

N6700A or Any version Any combination of modules Add or change modules to Capability is available with your
N6710A of firmware with model number N673xA, mix-and-match any combination current version of hardware and

starting with A N674xA, N675xA or N676xA of modules with model numbers firmware. No upgrade required.
(example: A.00.00)

N673xA, N674xA, N675xA or N676xA

Add or change modules to Install firmware version C.00.02
mix-and-match any combination or greater available at
of modules with model numbers www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware
N673xA, N673xB, N674xA, N674xB,
N675xA, N676xA or N677xA

Add new capabilities Install firmware version C.00.02

• Virtual channel capability or greater available at
for paralleling www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware

• Programmable voltage
slew capability

• Power management capability

N6700A or Any version of Any combination of modules Add or change modules to Capability is available with your
N6710A firmware B.00.34 with model number N673xA, mix-and-match any combination current version of hardware and

or earlier N673xB, N674xA, N674xB, of modules with model numbers firmware. No upgrade required.

N6700B or N675xA, or N676xA N673xA, N673xB, N674xA,
N6710B N674xB, N675xA or N676xA

Add or change modules to Install firmware version C.00.02
mix-and-match any combination or greater available at
of modules with model numbers www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware
N673xA, N673xB, N674xA, N674xB,
N675xA, N676xA or N677xA

Add new power management Install firmware version C.00.02
capability or greater available at

www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware

N6700A or C.00.02 or greater Any combination of modules Add or change modules to Capability is available with your
N6710A with model number N673xA, mix-and-match any combination current version of hardware and

N673xB, N674xA, N674xB, of modules with model numbers firmware. No upgrade required.

N6700B or N675xA, N676xA, or N677xA N673xA, N673xB, N674xA, N674xB,
N6710B N675xA, N676xA or N677xA

N6701A or

Add new power management Capability is available with your

N6711A

capability current version of hardware and

firmware. No upgrade required.

N6702A or
N6712A

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Compatibility and
Upgrade Information

You have with firmware and with modules If you want to … … here is what you need to do

N6721A Any version Any combination of modules Add more modules with model Capability is available with your
through of firmware with model number N675xA numbers N675xA or N676xA current version of hardware and
N6729A starting with A or N676xA firmware. No upgrade required.

(example: A.00.00)

Add or change modules to Install firmware version C.00.02
mix-and-match any combination or greater available at
of modules with model numbers www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware
N673xA, N673xB, N674xA, N674xB,
N675xA, N676xA or N677xA
(see note 1 below)

Add new capabilities Install firmware version C.00.02

• Virtual channel capability or greater available at
for paralleling

www.agilent.com/find/N6700firmware

• Programmable voltage
slew capability

• Power management capability

(see note 2 below)

Notes:

1

If you add modules with model numbers N673xA, N673xB, N674xA, N674xB or N677xA, you will not be able to access the
Agilent 662x command set compatibility of your N672xA for any installed modules. Only SCPI commands will be accepted.

2

These features are not available in the Agilent 662x command set. You must use SCPI commands to access these new programmable features.

3

In general, it is recommended that you keep your N6700 system up to date with the latest firmware available to ensure that any bug fixes are installed.

Older A version Equivalent configuration with
Agilent Model model number latest N6700 series models

6621A N6721A N6700B + 2 x N6752A

6622A N6722A N6700B + 2 x N6752A

6623A N6723A N6700B + 2 x N6751A

1 x N6752A

6624A N6724A N6700B + 4 x N6751A

6625A N6725A N6700B + 1 x N6761A

1 x N6762A

6626A N6726A N6700B + 2 x N6761A

2 x N6762A

6627A N6727A N6700B + 4 x N6751A

6628A N6728A N6700B + 2 x N6762A

6629A N6729A N6700B + 4 x N6762A

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Compatibility and
Upgrade Information (Continued)

Compatibility with older models

If you previously purchased
an Agilent 662xA or N672xA,
and you want to make another
purchase, use the table at
right to find the equivalent
configuration of N6700B
Low-Profile Modular Power
System Mainframe and DC
Power Modules.

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