I'm getting back into electronics (just for fun) and I'm currently building my lab. I'm looking for a variable bench power supply with the following minimum requirements:
1.) 0 - 30V
2.) 0 - 5A
3.) 2 channels
4.) Ripple below 1mv
5.) Max US $300
6.) 10 turn V pods, no coarse / fine pods
7.) Dedicated pod for current, no switch
8.) Screw down banana terminals
9.) Somewhat decent build quality, hence not the cheapest Chinese crap there is.
What brand and model do you guys suggest?
In your price range, you can buy a GW Instek GPS-2303
1.) 0 - 30V ;
GPS-2303 = YES2.) 0 - 5A ;
GPS-2303 = 0 - 3A3.) 2 channels ;
GPS-2303 = YES4.) Ripple below 1mv ;
GPS-2303 = YES5.) Max US $300 ;
GPS-2303 = $330 (maybe less)
6.) 10 turn V pots, no coarse / fine pods ;
GPS-2303 = Regular one turn pot7.) Dedicated pot for current, no switch ;
GPS-2303 = YES 8.) Screw down banana terminals ;
GPS-2303 = YES9.) Somewhat decent build quality, hence not the cheapest Chinese crap there is. ;
GPS-2303 = Excellent built qualityOn the GPS-2303 front panels, there are selector switches that make it possible to use the two channels in series (60V @ 3A) or in parallel (30V @ 6A).
Not as sophisticated as the as the Rigol DP832, but it is 2/3 the price when bought new. I bought a used one for less then $70 US + shipping.
Oh, you just ordered the Rigol DP832; I guess you readjusted your budget
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