B&K Precision 1696B

Last updated: November 9, 2026

B&K Precision 1696B

A programmable 20 V supply for production and test rigs that chain several units on RS485.

  • 20 V / 10 AOutput
  • 200 WPower
  • USB, RS485PC control
Check price at Amazon$546.12

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • USB and RS485 control, with up to 31 units on one bus
  • Ten stored setups and a 20-step list mode
  • Two-year warranty
Cons
  • Expensive for 200 W
  • Coarse 0.1 V setting steps

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Specifications

Model number1696B
Output
TypePower supply
Channels1
Channel ratings1-20 V/10 A
Max voltage20 V
Max current10 A
Rated power200 W
Ripple and noise6 mVrms / 30 mVp-p
Precision
Setting resolution100 mV / 10 mA
Readback resolution10 mV / 1 mA
Control
PC interfacesUSB, RS485
SCPIYes
Stored setups10
Over-voltage protectionYes
Over-current protectionYes
Build
Weight6.6 lb
Warranty2 years

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