DESCRIPTION:
The Rohde & Schwarz NGU201 is a precision two-quadrant Source Measure Unit engineered for advanced development, validation, and characterisation applications. Combining the functionality of a programmable DC power supply, precision measuring instrument, electronic load, battery simulator, and digital multimeter, the NGU201 provides comprehensive source-and-measure capability within a compact bench-top platform.
Unlike conventional power supplies, the NGU201 operates in two quadrants, allowing it to both source and sink current. This capability enables realistic battery simulation, battery charging and discharging tests, power management validation, and comprehensive analysis of energy storage devices and battery-powered electronics.
The instrument supports output voltages up to ±20 V and currents up to ±8 A while delivering up to 60 W of power. Simultaneous voltage, current, power and energy measurements provide highly accurate characterisation of devices under test. High-resolution measurement performance allows engineers to capture ultra-low standby currents as well as rapid transient current events within a single instrument.
Designed specifically for modern battery-powered products, the NGU201 excels in testing smartphones, IoT devices, wireless modules, sensors, wearables, medical electronics, semiconductors, and embedded systems. Battery simulation functions allow realistic emulation of battery characteristics while evaluating device performance under varying operating conditions.
Fast transient response, high-speed acquisition, precision measurement capability, and advanced triggering functions enable accurate analysis of dynamic load profiles and power consumption behaviour. USB and LAN connectivity support both stand-alone and automated test applications.
Keywords: Rohde & Schwarz NGU201, two-quadrant SMU, battery simulator, electronic load, precision source measure unit, power consumption analysis, battery testing
Rohde & Schwarz NGU Source Measure Unit Models
| Model | Voltage Range | Current Range | Power | Quadrants | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGU201 | ±20 V | ±8 A | 60 W | Two-Quadrant | Enquiry Only |
| NGU401 | 0 V to 20 V | 0 A to 8 A | 60 W | Single-Quadrant | Enquiry Only |
| NGU411 | 0 V to 20 V | 0 A to 6 A | 60 W | Single-Quadrant | Enquiry Only |
Key Features
- Two-quadrant Source Measure Unit (SMU)
- Sources and sinks current
- Voltage range up to ±20 V
- Current range up to ±8 A
- 60 W maximum power
- Precision voltage, current, power and energy measurements
- Integrated electronic load functionality
- Advanced battery simulation capability
- High-resolution current measurements
- Fast transient response
- High-speed acquisition capability
- Simultaneous source and measurement operation
- Suitable for charging and discharging tests
- USB and LAN connectivity
- Automated test system integration
- Colour display with intuitive operation
Usage Suitability
The NGU201 is ideally suited for battery development, battery charging and discharging analysis, IoT device testing, wireless module validation, semiconductor characterisation, wearable technology development, power management verification, energy storage research, embedded electronics development, and laboratories requiring precision two-quadrant source and measurement capability.
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