The Agilent/Keysight N6700B is a low‑profile modular power mainframe (1U) that accepts up to four interchangeable DC power modules and provides a flexible, ATE‑friendly platform with up to 400 W total available output power (mainframe dependent on installed modules), remote control via GPIB/LAN/USB and LXI compliance.

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Technical description — overview

The N6700B Modular Power System (MPS) mainframe is a low‑profile (1U) chassis designed to host up to four hot‑swappable DC power modules, enabling flexible multi‑output configurations in a single rack unit. The mainframe provides the backplane, control logic, and remote interfaces while the installed N67xx family modules supply the actual DC outputs.

Electrical and modular capabilities

• Total available output power: 400 W (mainframe rating; actual usable power depends on installed modules and their combined ratings).
• Module family: supports a range of N6731B–N6786A / N67xx modules (value and performance classes) so you can mix voltage/current/power characteristics per slot to optimize cost and performance.
• Hot‑swap: modules are hot‑swappable for rapid reconfiguration in ATE environments.

Control, interfaces, and software

• Remote control: GPIB, LAN (LXI), and USB interfaces are supported for instrument control and integration into automated test systems.
• LXI compliance: the mainframe is LXI Class C compliant, simplifying networked control and discovery in modern test racks.

Mechanical and environmental

• Form factor: 1U rack mainframe suitable for bench or rack mounting; compact footprint for multi‑supply racks.
• Thermal/throughput: designed for ATE throughput with fast command processing and output speed; ensure rack ventilation when operating near aggregate power limits.