Summary of ROHDE & SCHWARZ OPTIMISES POWER SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS
The R&S NGE100B series introduces new power supplies with two (NGE102B) and three (NGE103B) channels, designed for education, production, and R&D. Key features include color-coded channels, quiet regulated fans, safety binding posts, and remote control via USB, LAN, or WLAN. The series offers galvanically isolated, floating channels that can be combined in series or parallel. It includes adjustable maximum current, voltage, and power settings with robust safety functions. These units are ideal when paired with the R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope, FPC1500 spectrum analyzer, and HM8012 digital multimeter as part of the Value Instruments portfolio.
Parts used in the R&S NGE100B Power Supply Project:
- R&S NGE102B power supply
- R&S NGE103B power supply
- Regulated fans
- Safety binding posts
- Integrated USB interface
- Optional LAN interface
- Optional WLAN interface
- R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope
- R&S FPC1500 spectrum analyzer
- R&S HM8012 digital multimeter
The new power supply series consists of the R&S NGE102B with two channels and the R&S NGE103B with three channels. They are suitable for various applications in education and production as well as in R&D labs. With these new features, Rohde & Schwarz is addressing the educational sector in particular.
The power supplies’ new colour-coding of the channels simplifies operation. Thanks to regulated fans, the R&S NGE100B series is also particularly quiet. In addition, the inputs and outputs are now equipped with safety binding posts, eliminating the need for adapters. The R&S NGE100B series power supplies can be remotely controlled via the integrated USB interface and optionally via LAN or WLAN, which is especially useful for education.
Galvanically isolated channels
In addition, the R&S NGE100B series features some functions that are exceptional in this price class: all channels are galvanically isolated, floating and electrically identical. This allows each channel to be operated as an independent power supply. Higher output voltages and currents can be achieved by combining the channels in serial or in parallel.
Adjustable maximum current, voltage and power
The easy-to-use safety functions protect the device under test and the power supply, even in complex setups. This allows maximum voltages and currents to be set and shutdown scenarios to be defined.
Basic equipment for educational applications
Combined with the R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope, the R&S FPC1500 spectrum analyser and the R&S HM8012 digital multimeter, the R&S NGE100B power supplies are ideal for universities and R&D laboratories. These instruments are all part of the company’s Value Instruments portfolio, which offers high-performance entry-level T&M equipment at competitive prices.
The power supplies are available now from Rohde & Schwarz and selected sales partners, with prices starting at EUR 650. The new series is replacing the R&S NGE100 series. Rohde & Schwarz will continue to provide software updates, service and maintenance for the R&S NGE100 predecessor series.
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- What models are included in the new power supply series?
The series consists of the R&S NGE102B with two channels and the R&S NGE103B with three channels. - How can the R&S NGE100B series be remotely controlled?
It can be controlled via the integrated USB interface and optionally via LAN or WLAN. - Can the channels be operated independently?
Yes, all channels are galvanically isolated, floating, and electrically identical, allowing independent operation. - How can higher output voltages and currents be achieved?
Channels can be combined in series or in parallel to achieve higher outputs. - What makes the R&S NGE100B series suitable for educational applications?
Features like color-coded channels, quiet operation, safety binding posts, and remote control address specific educational needs. - Which instruments complement the R&S NGE100B for university labs?
The R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope, R&S FPC1500 spectrum analyzer, and R&S HM8012 digital multimeter are ideal partners. - Are the inputs and outputs equipped with adapters?
No, they are equipped with safety binding posts that eliminate the need for adapters. - What is the starting price for the new power supplies?
Prices start at EUR 650.
