Tektronix PWS2185 DC Power Supply

Overview

The Tektronix PWS2185 is a compact 18V/5A linear DC power supply designed for benchtop applications requiring clean, stable power. With 0.05% voltage accuracy and less than 3 mVp-p ripple and noise, it delivers precise power suitable for sensitive electronics testing and development.

The PWS2185 features a bright vacuum fluorescent display with large digits for easy readability, direct-entry numeric keypad for precise voltage and current settings, and 20 internal memory locations for saving and recalling instrument configurations.

Key Features

• Output voltage: 0 to 18V, output current: 0 to 5A
• 10 mV and 10 mA resolution
• 0.05% voltage accuracy with load regulation ≤0.02% + 5 mV
• Less than 3 mVp-p ripple and noise
• Linear regulation for clean output
• Direct-entry numeric keypad for voltage and current entry
• Up/Down controls with variable step-size adjustment
• Maximum output voltage limit to prevent accidental overvoltage
• Vacuum fluorescent display with large digits
• 20 internal memory locations for settings storage and recall
• Power consumption: 350 VA

Applications

• Laboratory benchtop power supply
• Electronic component and circuit testing
• Device development and prototyping
• Sensitive equipment requiring clean power