B&K 1651A, 1652 instruction manual Introduction

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The features and versatility of these units, especially the triple output and tracking features, make them an ideal general purpose power supply for engineering lab applications. They can serve as a single or multi-voltage power source, including the bias supply, for breadboard and prototype circuits and equipment. They can provide single or simultaneously varying voltages for circuit evaluation. They can provide tracking (+) and (-) voltages for evaluating differential amplifiers. They may be used as a battery eliminator, or to power individual circuit boards or cards while removed from the system. Their output can be evaluated while powering a breadboard or prototype circuit to determine the circuit’s power supply requirements. Their laboratory quality specifications will meet most engineering laboratory requirements.

The same features that make the Model 1651A and 1652 a good choice for an engineering lab also make them a good choice for most other solid state electronic applications. These applications include service shops; industrial production testing of components, assemblies, and complete equipment; for school laboratories, and home use by electronic hobbyists.

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