AMETEK California Instruments

AMETEK California Instruments

AMETEK California Instruments is a division of AMETEK Programmable Power specializing in programmable AC and AC/DC power sources for test and measurement applications. The brand is widely recognized in power electronics testing, providing highly accurate and stable power sources used for compliance testing, avionics simulation, and power conversion research. California Instruments power sources support a broad range of test standards including MIL-STD-704, DO-160, IEC 61000, and other international power quality and electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Beyond power sources, the product line includes programmable electronic loads for testing power supplies, batteries, fuel cells, and solar inverters. These instruments feature advanced waveform synthesis capabilities, allowing engineers to simulate real-world power grid conditions, voltage sags, harmonic distortion, and abnormal power events for comprehensive device testing.

Key Product Lines

• Programmable AC power sources — single and three-phase, for compliance and simulation testing
• AC/DC power sources — combined AC and DC output for versatile power test applications
• Programmable electronic loads — for power supply, battery, and inverter testing
• Power analyzers — for measurement of power quality, efficiency, and harmonic content

Industries Served

AMETEK California Instruments equipment is used in aerospace & defense (avionics power testing per MIL-STD-704 and DO-160), automotive (EV and hybrid powertrain testing), telecommunications (power quality and UPS testing), consumer electronics compliance testing, and renewable energy (solar inverter, fuel cell, and energy storage system testing).