Keithley 2306 Dual-Channel Battery/Charger Simulator

Keithley 2306 is a dual-channel battery and charger emulator designed for testing portable, battery-powered devices. It simulates battery behavior and evaluates charger performance under real-world conditions.

Main Specifications:

• Number of Channels: 2
• Maximum Output Voltage: 15 V
• Maximum Output Current: 5 A
• Interfaces: GPIB

Features:

• Ultra-fast response to load current changes, allowing for dynamic battery behavior simulation.
• Adjustable output resistance to emulate the internal resistance of various battery types.
• Measurement of peak, average, and baseline load currents for detailed analysis of device power consumption.
• High DC sensitivity (down to 100 nA) for measuring low standby currents.
• Step current measurement function enables evaluation of power consumption at different operating levels.
• Capability to sink up to 3 A current, allowing simulation of a discharged battery when testing chargers.
• Open circuit detection for increased reliability during testing.
• Built-in digital voltmeter for measuring signals in the range of -5 to +30 V DC with high accuracy.

Keithley 2306 provides precise and reliable testing for portable devices and their charging circuits, simulating real battery operating conditions. It is an indispensable tool for developers and testers of portable electronics.