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How To Test Load Regulation of a Power Supply

Load regulation is one of the most important specifications to look at when choosing a DC power supply for various application use. In this video we use a B&K Precision 9182 DC power supply, an 8500 DC electronic load, and a 5492B 5 1/2 digital multi

3/26/2013 2:15:34 PM

How To Test Load Regulation of a Power Supply

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RMS DUAL DISPLAY BENCH5491BRMS DUAL DISPLAY BENCH40 - Immediate$2,764.57View Details
DMM BENCH 5.5 DGT TRUE RMS GPIB5492BGPIBDMM BENCH 5.5 DGT TRUE RMS GPIB0 - Immediate$3,944.99View Details
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DC ELECTRONIC LOAD DC PWR SOURCE8500DC ELECTRONIC LOAD DC PWR SOURCE0 - Immediate$5,200.06View Details
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DC PWR SUPL 0-10V 20A/0-20V 10A9182DC PWR SUPL 0-10V 20A/0-20V 10A0 - Immediate$5,638.88View Details
DC PWR SUPPLY 0-35V 6A/0-70V 3A9183DC PWR SUPPLY 0-35V 6A/0-70V 3A0 - Immediate$5,638.88View Details
DC PWR SUPL 0-100V 2A/0-200V 1A9184DC PWR SUPL 0-100V 2A/0-200V 1A0 - Immediate$6,077.70View Details
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