Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures

Common Mode Current Noise

2Turn on the power supply. Select the 15V/7A range, enable the output, and set the display to the limit mode. When the display is in the limit mode, program the current to full rated value (7.0A) and the voltage to the full rated value (15.0V).

3The output current should be at the full-rated rating with the CC annunciator on. If not lit, adjust the load so that the output voltage drops slightly until the CC annunciator lights.

4Divide the reading on the rms voltmeter by the load resistance to obtain rms current. The readings should be within the limit of 2mA.

Common Mode Current Noise

The common mode current is that ac current component which exists between the output or output lines and chassis ground. Common mode noise can be a problem for very sensitive circuitry that is referenced to earth ground. When a circuit is referenced to earth ground, a low level line-related ac current will flow from the output terminals to earth ground. Any impendance to earth ground will create a voltage drop equal to the output current flow multiplied by the impendance.

1Turn off the power supply and connect a 100K9 resistor (RS) and a 2200 pF capacitor in parallel between the (-) terminal and chassis ground.

2Connect a digital voltmeter across RS.

3Turn on the power supply. Select the 15V/7A range, enable the output, and set the display to the limit mode. When the display is in the limit mode, program the output to the full rated value (15.0V and 7.0A).

4Record the voltage across RS and convert it to current by dividing by the resistance (DVM reading/100K9). Note that the current is less than 1.5 mA.

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Agilent Technologies E3632A manual Calibration Procedures Common Mode Current Noise