Keysight RP7935A Bidirectional/Regenerative Power System

Overview

The Keysight RP7935A is a bidirectional regenerative DC power system delivering 80V at ±250A with 10kW maximum power. It seamlessly operates as both a power source and regenerative electronic load, making it ideal for testing energy storage systems, converters, and battery-powered devices. The regenerative capability safely returns 90% of energy to the grid, significantly reducing cooling and operational costs compared to conventional electronic loads.

Key Features

• Output: 80V, ±250A, 10kW with two-quadrant sourcing and sinking capability
• Regenerates 90% of power back to the grid, reducing energy and cooling costs
• Fast output speed with sub-millisecond command processing time
• Seamless bidirectional switching between source and load modes
• Battery emulation for testing devices under realistic power conditions
• Autoranging output characteristic for expanded voltage-current combinations
• Advanced measurement capabilities for voltage, current, power, and energy
• Standard connectivity: GPIB, Ethernet/LAN (LXI), USB 2.0

Applications

• Energy storage and battery system development and validation
• Hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV/EV) testing and characterization
• DC-DC converter and power electronics validation
• Battery emulation and charge profile testing
• Power efficiency and storage optimization studies