Chroma 6314 DC Electronic Load Mainframe

Overview

The Chroma 6314 is a programmable DC electronic load mainframe designed for testing and evaluation of multi-output power supplies, DC/DC converters, chargers, and power electronic components. It provides a modular platform accepting eight types of interchangeable load modules with power ratings from 100W to 1200W and current capabilities up to 240A. The system integrates real-time voltage and current measurement with 15-bit precision and supports dynamic waveform generation for comprehensive device characterization.

Key Features

• Modular design supporting eight types of load modules with 100W to 1200W power range
• Wide current capability: 0.5 mA to 240A
• Wide voltage measurement: 0.5 mV to 500V
• Multiple operation modes: Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP)
• Dynamic loading with user-programmable waveforms and internal pulse generator
• Slew rate control: adjustable from 0.32 mA/μs to 10 A/μs
• 15-bit precision voltage measurement: 0.05% + 0.05% full scale accuracy
• 15-bit precision current measurement: 0.1% + 0.1% full scale accuracy
• Short circuit simulation capability
• High accuracy load control with minimum drift
• 6310 series module compatibility for flexible system configuration

Applications

• Power supply design, development, and validation
• DC/DC converter testing and characterization
• Battery charger evaluation and qualification
• Power electronic device testing
• Production line testing and quality assurance