Instruments DC Power Supplies

Programmable & Bidirectional DC Power Supplies

High-precision programmable DC power sources, regenerative bidirectional supplies, solar array simulators, and high-power density test instrumentation designed for global engineering labs and automated production systems.

Professional DC Power Test Solutions for Global Engineers

Modern power conversion electronics require extreme precision, fast transient behavior, and flexible output configurations. Chroma's programmable DC power supply family provides programmable voltage and current solutions from benchtop development units (108W) up to high-power industrial and grid-connected test systems scaling to 1.8MW.

Engineered with 40+ years of power measurement leadership, Chroma supplies are designed to withstand challenging dynamic loads while maintaining ultra-low output ripple, tight regulation, and dependable over-voltage/over-current protections (OVP/OCP).

Core Performance Capabilities

Constant Power Operating Envelopes
Low Output Ripple & Transient Noise
High-Speed Slew Rates & Fast Response
Bi-directional Sinking & Sourcing
Energy Recovery (Up to 93% Efficiency)
Remote Control (GPIB, LAN, USB, CAN)
Chroma Programmable High-Density DC Power Supply
Chroma High-Density Programmable DC Power Supply Platform

Comprehensive DC Power Supply Selection Matrix

Compare Chroma's programmable DC power supply series by power capability, voltage range, current capability, and target test application.

Model Series Power Output Voltage Range Current Range Key Architecture & Features Ideal Application
62000L Series
Benchtop Supply
108W – 150W 0 ~ 60V 0 ~ 7A Linear low-noise output, dual-range capability, compact desktop format. R&D benchtop development, device troubleshooting, low-power QA testing.
62000P Series
Programmable DC
600W – 5kW 0 ~ 600V 0 ~ 120A Constant power auto-ranging, precision 16-bit readback, transient sequencing. DC-DC converter validation, automated test equipment (ATE), component screening.
62000E Series
1U Ultra-Compact
1.7kW – 5kW 0 ~ 1200V 0 ~ 22.5A High power density 1U rack-mount chassis, multi-channel optional configuration. Space-constrained ATE cabinets, high-density server power rack testing.
62000H Series
High Voltage DC
5kW – 15kW+ 0 ~ 1000V 0 ~ 375A High voltage stability, master-slave parallel operation up to 150kW. EV motor drivers, high-voltage battery pack simulation, industrial power grids.
62000H-S Series
Solar Array Simulator
2kW – 15kW 150V ~ 1800V 0 ~ 1500A (System) Fast dynamic I-V curve emulation, EN50530 & Sandia MPPT tracking algorithms. PV inverter efficiency evaluation, solar charger validation, MPPT algorithm testing.
62000D Series
Bidirectional & Regen
6kW – 45kW (Scalable) 0 ~ 2000V 0 ~ 540A Seamless two-quadrant operation (source/sink), up to 93% energy recovery. EV On-Board Charger (OBC), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), battery pack cycling & HIL testbeds.
62000B Series
Modular High Current
1.5kW – 120kW 1 ~ 150V Up to 2000A Hot-swappable power modules, N+1 redundancy architecture, CAN bus control. High-current plating, semiconductor burn-in racks, electro-chemical testing.
62000DC Series
Wide-Range High Power
6kW – 18kW 0 ~ 1800V Up to 540A Widest operating envelope design, dual-range high voltage/current capability. Multi-product production lines requiring versatile voltage and current ranges.

Industry Application Scenarios

Chroma programmable DC power supplies deliver rigorous compliance and validation testing across key global industries.

Electric Vehicle & Battery Testing

Simulate battery charge and discharge profiles using bidirectional DC power supplies. Test 800V EV battery architectures, On-Board Chargers (OBC), DC-DC converters, and BMS Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments with high energy-recovery efficiency.

Solar PV Inverter Emulation

Utilize solar array simulators to accurately emulate weather transients, partial shading, and non-linear I-V curves. Verify Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) performance in accordance with international standards like EN50530.

AI Power Server Infrastructure

Validate next-generation 48V/380V HVDC AI server power supplies (PSUs), GPU/FPGA voltage regulation modules, and high-density datacenter rack architectures with programmable transient load responses and zero-fail reliability.

Engineering Expertise & Global Support Excellence

Why worldwide engineering laboratories, Tier-1 automotive manufacturers, and Fortune 500 tech companies trust Chroma Power Electronics Test Instrumentation.

Uncompromised Accuracy & Regulatory Compliance

Every Chroma DC power supply is built with high-precision 16-bit measurement readback circuitry, reducing the need for external multimeters or current shunts. Advanced protective functions including OVP, OCP, OPP, and over-temperature protection keep high-value Devices Under Test (DUT) safe during unattended automated testing.

Our global calibration laboratories operate under ISO 17025 accredited standards, ensuring complete measurement traceability for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 production environments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Automated Test Software Integration

Chroma DC power supplies seamlessly integrate into automated production lines and engineering test environments. Supported standard drivers include LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and IVI-COM, alongside Chroma's PowerPro software environment.

Digital communication interfaces—including Ethernet (LAN), USB, GPIB, and CAN 2.0B—enable real-time control, automated transient profiling, and remote data logging for full traceability.

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