Tektronix 2230-30-6

The Tektronix 2230-30-6 is a 375 W, 3-channel programmable DC power supply engineered for precision testing of high-power analog ICs, automotive circuits, telecom infrastructure, LED drivers, and wide bandgap modules. Its compact 2U, half-rack form factor delivers laboratory-grade performance without consuming excessive bench space.

– Technical Specifications

Three independent, isolated channels provide flexible output configurations. Channels 1 and 2 each deliver up to 30 V at 6 A, while Channel 3 is fixed at 5 V, 3 A. The supply maintains linear voltage regulation with <1 mV rms ripple and noise across all outputs. Voltage accuracy reaches 0.03% basic accuracy with 1 mV resolution; current measurement achieves 0.1% accuracy at 1 mA resolution. All channels incorporate remote sensing to eliminate load-induced voltage drops.

Channels combine flexibly—series operation yields up to 60 V output, while parallel configurations deliver up to 15 A across two or three channels simultaneously. This rectangular output characteristic ensures full current availability at maximum voltage throughout all operating modes.

– Key Features

• Simultaneous 3-channel voltage and current display via vacuum fluorescent readout
• Low-noise linear regulation: <1 mV rms ripple and noise
• Voltage accuracy: 0.03% with 1 mV resolution
• Current accuracy: 0.1% with 1 mA resolution
• Series/parallel channel combination: 60 V max (series), 15 A max (parallel)
• Remote sensing on all channels for accurate load regulation

– Interfaces & Connectivity

USB 2.0 (Type B, USBTMC-compatible) and RS-232 (4800–115,200 baud) enable remote programming and monitoring. A 15-pin output terminal block provides load connections; AC power enters via 3-prong socket with integral fuse.

– Typical Applications

• High-power analog integrated circuits
• Automotive test circuits
• Telecom infrastructure equipment
• LED driver circuit validation
• Wide bandgap semiconductor modules