HP announces programmable triple-output power supply for $995

Business Wire, Sept 5, 1995

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 1995--Hewlett-Packard Company today announces an 80-watt triple-output programmable power supply for $995 (U.S.) -- about 50 percent less than comparable power supplies.

The HP E3631A is the only power supply that combines the HP-IB and RS-232 interfaces into one low-cost product for manufacturing and research-and-development engineers. Without compromising performance, the new power supply provides multiple outputs and allows users to read and program current and voltage remotely through both interfaces using SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).

The front panel of the HP E3631A power supply is designed for ease of use, with features usually found only in more expensive power supplies. Its large bright vacuum-fluorescent display is easy to read and a traditional knob, rather than a series of menus, allows users to change settings in one motion. The HP E3631A powers up components, circuits or assemblies. For systems not requiring high throughput, the power supply is a high-performance, programmable lab-bench supply that can be used to build simple systems.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

o Triple output -- 0 to -25V, 1A; 0 to 25V, 1A; and 0 to

6V, 5A -- provides the flexibility to power many

different circuits;

o HP-IB or RS-232 programmability with SCPI via a

controller or a personal computer provides the

versatility to use a variety of interfaces;

o Low noise with 0.01 percent load and line regulation

avoids introducing problems into the circuit;

o Separate digital panel meters allow simultaneous

monitoring of voltage and current; and

o Software calibration eliminates the need to open the

power supply.

A personal computer and the high-level SCPI language included with the HP E3631A power supply make performing repetitive functions easy. Circuits and components can be powered on and off repetitively for reliability testing. Users can test circuit sensitivity to power-supply variations and step through voltages for component testing by programming the power supply with a personal computer.

HP was able to incorporate HP-IB and RS-232 interfaces by leveraging technology from other HP products. The relatively low cost and high performance of this new power supply are consistent with HP's Electronic Measurements Division's strategy of providing test and measurement solutions that are within budget and without compromise.

U.S. PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The HP E3631A programmable power supply is available now and is $995. The instrument is shipped with an operating manual (available in multiple languages), a service manual, certificate of calibration and power cord. The power supply comes with a standard three-year limited warranty.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 98,600 employees and had revenue of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year. -0-

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