Key specification comparison B&K Precision 9182B Keysight E3633A
Output ratings 10 V/20 A (200 W), 20 V/10 A (200 W) 8 V/20 A (160 W), 20 V/10 A (200 W)
Load regulation
≤ 0.01% + 1 mV, ≤ 0.01% + 250 uA ≤ 0.01% + 2 mV, ≤ 0.01% + 250 uA
Ripple and noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz) ≤ 0.35 mVrms / ≤ 3 mVpp, ≤ 2 mArms ≤ 0.35 mVrms / ≤ 3 mVpp, ≤ 2 mArms
Programming accuracy
≤ 0.05 % + 5 mV, ≤ 0.1 % + 5 mA ≤ 0.05 % + 10 mV, ≤ 0.2 % + 10 mA
Temperature coefficient
≤ 0.005% + 1 mV, ≤ 0.01% + 3 mA 0.01% + 3 mV, 0.02% + 3 mA
Settling time
≤ 30 ms < 90 ms
Command processing time
≤ 10 ms (Typical) < 100 ms
Stability ≤ 0.02% + 2 mV, ≤ 0.1% + 1 mA 0.02% + 1 mV, 0.1% + 1 mA
Key feature
comparison
B&K Precision
9170B/
9180B Series
Keysight
E363xA/
E364xA Series
3-year warranty
standard
√ √
Numerical keypad for
convenient direct entry
√ X
List (sequence) mode
√ X
Save and recall
√ √
Overvoltage and
overcurrent protection
√ √
Adjustable slew rate
√ X
Closed case calibration
√ √
LED test mode
√ X
Available remote
interfaces
B&K Precision
9170B/
9180B Series
Keysight
E363xA/
E364xA Series
USB
√ X
RS232
√ √
RS485
√ X
Analog I/O
√ X
GPIB
√ √
LAN
√ X
Comparison Guide
B&K Precision 9170B/9180B Series vs. Keysight E363xA/E364xA Series
Programmable DC Power Supplies
Compared to the Keysight E363xA/E364xA Series, the B&K Precision 9170B/9180B Series provides higher
output power at a lower cost per watt, same or better specifications, and many additional useful features.
Note: Comparison is between the two models with the most similar output ratings.
Modular interface card slots
The 9170B/9180B Series provides a
unique modular interface concept for users
to install interface cards at time of
purchase or later when needed.
= Better performance
Cross Reference and Cost Per Watt Comparison
The 9170B/9180B Series offers more output power at a lower price point in terms of cost per watt than the E363xA/E364xA Series. Cost per watt
savings is approximately 10%-50% depending on the model, as shown in the graph below.
Model
Output Rating
No. of
Channels
US List Price
Low Range High Range Max Power
B&K Precision 9171B 10 V, 10 A 20 V, 5 A 100 W 1 $945
Keysight E3644A 8 V, 8 A 20 V, 4 A 80 W 1 $1,063
B&K Precision 9172B 35 V, 3 A 70 V, 1.5 A 105 W 1 $945
Keysight E3645A 35 V, 2.2 A 60 V, 1.3 A 80 W 1 $1,063
B&K Precision 9173B 10 V, 10 A 20 V, 5 A 200 W 2 $1,380
Keysight E3648A 8 V, 5 A 20 V, 2.5 A 100 W 2 $1,376
B&K Precision 9174B 35 V, 3 A 70 V, 1.5 A 210 W 2 $1,380
Keysight E3649A 35 V, 1.4 A 60 V, 0.8 A 100 W 2 $1,376
B&K Precision 9181B 18 V, 8 A 36 V, 4 A 144 W 1 $1,015
Keysight E3632A 15 V, 7 A 30 V, 4 A 120 W 1 $1,260
B&K Precision 9182B 10 V, 20 A 20 V, 10 A 200 W 1 $1,225
Keysight E3633A 8 V, 20 A 20 V, 10 A 200 W 1 $1,523
B&K Precision 9183B 35 V, 6 A 70 V, 3 A 210 W 1 $1,165
Keysight E3634A 25 V, 7 A 50 V, 4 A 200 W 1 $1,523
B&K Precision 9184B 100 V, 2 A 200 V, 1 A 200 W 1 $1,365
Keysight (no cross in series) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
B&K Precision 9185B 400 V, 0.5 A 600 V, 0.35 A 210 W 1 $1,365
Keysight (no cross in series) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Notes:
■ With exception of model 9185B (200 W low range, 210 W high range), models in B&K Precision 9170B/9180B Series offer identical power ratings for both low and high ranges. All Keysight
E363xA/E364xA Series models offer specified maximum output power for high range only, whereas low range outputs less power, e.g. model E3644A rated 80 W maximum output power,
offers 64 W in low range and 80 W in high range.
■ Comparison data retrieved from www.keysight.com on Sept. 15, 2016.
For more information about the 9170B/9180B Series, visit www.bkprecision.com.
Technical data and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice.
© B&K Precision Corp. 2016