Keysight RP7961A Regenerative Power System

Overview

The Keysight RP7961A is a 500 V, ±20 A, 5 kW bidirectional/regenerative power system designed for testing energy storage systems and power converters. Operating in two-quadrant mode, it provides seamless transitions between sourcing and sinking current without disruptive behavior. The regenerative capability returns approximately 90% of energy to the grid, significantly reducing cooling and electricity costs compared to traditional electronic loads.

Key Features

• Output ratings: 500 V, ±20 A, 5 kW with autoranging output characteristics
• Two-quadrant bidirectional operation as both power source and regenerative electronic load
• Battery emulation with programmable internal resistance for realistic power conditions
• Sub-millisecond command processing for fast output response
• Advanced voltage and current measurements with high accuracy and resolution
• Arbitrary waveform generation with up to 65,535 data points for transient simulation
• Built-in power calculations: power, peak power, amp-hour, and watt-hour
• Multiple connectivity: GPIB, Ethernet/LAN (LXI Core 1.5), and USB 2.0
• Compact 3U-high form factor for ATE applications

Applications

• Hybrid and electric vehicle battery system testing
• Aerospace and defense power conversion testing
• Battery characterization and emulation
• DC/DC converter efficiency validation
• Energy storage system testing
• Automotive electronics power transient simulation