Rigol DP932E
#2 in Multi-outputFull review
A newer Rigol triple-output linear supply with isolated channels and LAN built in, for labs that script tests.
Amazon $499$499
The Rigol DP932E rates 3.7 among multi-output bench power supplys; the B&K Precision 1696B rates 2.8 among single output ones. The Rigol DP932E costs $47.12 less ($499 vs $546.12).
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B&K Precision 1696B
#16 in Single outputFull review
A programmable 20 V supply for production and test rigs that chain several units on RS485.
Amazon $546.12$546.12
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (multi-output and single output), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Rigol DP932E | B&K Precision 1696B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 20 $2.52 per watt ($499, 198 W from the channel ratings) | 17 $2.73 per watt ($546.12, 200 W rated) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 29 6 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 25 10 mV / 10 mA setting resolution | 0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 100 USB, LAN with SCPI | 80 USB, RS485 with SCPI |
| Protection & features 10% | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Rigol DP932E | B&K Precision 1696B | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Linear | - |
| Channels | 3 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 6 V/3 A | 1-20 V/10 A |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 20 V |
| Max current | 3 A | 10 A |
| Rated power | 198 W (channels added) | 200 W |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p | 6 mVrms / 30 mVp-p |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 10 mA | 100 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 10 mA | 10 mV / 1 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB, LAN | USB, RS485 |
| SCPI | Yes | Yes |
| Stored setups | - | 10 |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 20.2 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |