FAQ: Why am I observing output stability issues on my N6700 series power modules?

In addition to keeping the wire length between the output any your DUT as short as possible, there are three things to check, that are typically overlooked:

1) The forward voltage drop in the ±output leads or ±sensing may be exceeding the specifications due to insufficient wire gauge.

2) The ±output leads MUST be a twisted pair (one twist/turn per inch, minimum)

3) The ±sensing leads MUST be a twisted pair (2-3 twist/turn per inch, minimum).

N6700A, N6700B, N6701A, N6702A, N6705A, N6705B, N6710B, N6711A, N6712A, N6715A, N6715B, N6731B, N6732B, N6733B, N6734B, N6735B, N6736B, N6741B, N6742B, N6743B, N6744B, N6745B, N6746B, N6773A, N6774A, N6775A, N6776A, N6777A, N6751A, N6752A, N6753A, N6754A, N6755A, N6756A, N6761A, N6762A, N6763A, N6764A, N6765A, N6766A

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