B&K Precision’s models 1696, 1697, and 1698DC switching mode programmable powersupplies offer 200 watts of power. This series oflaboratory grade, switching mode, programmablepower supplies are ideal for repetitive testroutines in R&D, production, product evaluationand various applications.Information appearing on the large back-lit LCDmakes the panel controls simple and easy to usein spite of it’s sophisticated features. Because ofthe MCU (micro-controller unit) and the relatedsoftware, user re-calibration without opening thecase is an added bonus. When used with astandard PC, the supplied user friendly softwareand built in RS-232 interface provides two waycommunication improving the functionality ofthese unit. Data logging with color graphicdisplay in adjusting range voltage, current, watts,and time periods are all valuable tools in dataanalysis.