We refer to regulated AC power supplies as being “CFCV”, or “constant voltage, constant frequency”. Unlike most devices in their class, which operate on a fixed volts-per-hertz ratio, Kikusui’s regulated AC power supplies for device testing allow output parameters to be varied at will.

Welcome to the second instalment of “DC Power Supply Secrets”, a series in which I share engineering hacks and fun facts about DC power supplies.

This feature offers some tips and tricks on using DC power supplies within the scope of ensuring safe use, although they are not mentioned in the Operation Manuals.