Table of Contents

Warranty Information

2

Safety Summary

3

Declaration of Conformity

5

Acoustic Noise Information

6

Printing History

6

Table of Contents

7

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

11

Document Orientation

11

Earlier AC Source Models

12

Safety Considerations

12

Options and Parts

12

Description

13

Capabilities

14

Front Panel/Remote Operation

14

Steady-state Output Characteristic

15

Peak Current/Dynamic Power Capability

16

Peak Current Limit

16

Peak Inrush Example

16

RMS Current Limit Circuit

17

Voltage Regulation

18

Real Time Regulation

18

RMS Regulation

18

Output Impedance

18

Output Coupling

19

2 INSTALLATION

21

Inspection

21

Damage

21

Packaging Material

21

Items Supplied

21

Cleaning

21

Location

22

Bench Operation

22

Rack Mounting

22

Input Connections

23

Input Source and Line Fuse

23

Installing the Power Cord

23

Output Connections

24

Wire Considerations

25

Voltage Drops

25

Remote Sense Connections

25

Remote Sensing and OVP Considerations

27

Trigger Connections

27

Digital Connections

27

Controller Connections

28

GPIB Connector

28

RS-232 Interface

28

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Agilent Technologies 6811B, 6813B, 6812B manual Table of Contents

6812B, 6811B, 6813B specifications

Agilent Technologies, a leader in electronic test and measurement equipment, offers a range of powerful signal sources including the 6843A, 6834B, 6814B, 6813B, and 6811B models. These instruments are designed to support various applications in research, development, and manufacturing, providing precise signal generation capabilities.

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