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The HP 6038A is a laboratory-grade, autoranging DC power supply offering up to 60 V and 3 A outputs in a compact 19-inch, 2 U chassis. Its four-digit LED display, rear banana jacks, and precision regulation make it a staple for electronics bench work. This particular unit does not power on and is sold strictly for parts or repair.

Key Features

Dual autoranging outputs: 0–60 V/0–3 A and 0–20 V/0–5 A
Four-digit LED voltage and current displays with 10 mV/1 mA resolution
Coarse and fine adjustment knobs for precise setpoints
Front-panel enable switch with remote sensing terminals
Rear banana jacks plus rear quarter-inch output connectors
Compact 2 U rackmount design with built-in cooling fan
Standard IEC mains inlet with internal fuse protection

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Voltage Output Range	0–60 V (Output 1), 0–20 V (Output 2)
Current Output Range	0–3 A (Output 1), 0–5 A (Output 2)
Voltage Resolution	10 mV
Current Resolution	1 mA
Load Regulation	≤ 0.01% + 3 mV
Line Regulation	≤ 0.01% + 3 mV
Ripple & Noise	≤ 1 mVrms
Displays	Dual 4-digit LED (voltage & current)
Remote Sense	Available on front-panel terminals
Mains Input	100–120 V or 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W×H×D)	19″ × 3.5″ × 14″ (483 × 89 × 356 mm)
Weight	5.4 kg (12 lb)

Applications & Workflow Integration

Bench power source for circuit prototyping, sensor calibration, and component burn-in
Precision voltage and current sourcing for automated test setups
Backup parts supply for service centers maintaining HP 6000 series supplies
Educational laboratories demonstrating power supply operation and repair training