Description
Sometimes one output is simply too small for the load on your bench. The Keysight E364SNP series-parallel kit is an official Keysight accessory that joins the outputs of an E36441A four-output autoranging bench supply. Wire them in series when the device needs more voltage, or in parallel when it needs more current.
What the kit does
A multi-output supply normally treats each channel as a separate rail. This kit changes that. It carries model-specific connection hardware, so the joined outputs act as one larger source. As a result, a single E36441A can feed a load that no single channel could carry alone.
The photo shows a slim panel with a green plus and minus terminal block, a short I/O cable with green plugs, and a mode indicator marked Series and Parallel. So a glance tells you how the outputs connect.
Where a Keysight E364SNP series-parallel kit fits
- ATE racks that need one bigger rail from an E36441A they already own.
- Battery, DC-DC converter and power-device test stations.
- Replacing a lost or damaged kit on a supply that is still in service.
- Lab and line benches that switch between several small rails and one large one.
Series or parallel: how to choose
Start with the load. If the device needs more voltage than one channel can give, series mode adds the voltages together. On the other hand, if it draws more current than one channel allows, parallel mode shares the current across outputs. In both cases, the supply’s own total power limit still applies. Therefore, check the E36441A ratings before you size the job.
Setup and care
First, switch the outputs off before you fit the kit or move any lead. Then make sure the mode indicator matches the wiring you plan. Keep the terminal screws tight, because loose contacts heat up under high current. Also store the I/O cable with the kit, so the next user finds a complete set.
Buying or renting the E364SNP
Lost in HCM rents and sells this accessory and arranges service on request, while SMK Vietnam only lists it. Rent the Keysight E364SNP series-parallel kit for a test campaign with a fixed end date. Buy it when the combined rail becomes a permanent part of a station. Send the supply model, the mode you need and your dates, then request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also browse other power supply listings, read about the host supply on the Keysight website, or contact SMK Vietnam.
E364SNP questions
Which supply does the kit work with?
The listing names the Keysight E36441A four-output autoranging bench supply. Check your unit’s model number before you order.
Does the kit raise the supply’s total power?
No. It combines outputs for more voltage or more current, but the supply’s overall power limit stays the same.
Can I rent the kit together with an E36441A?
Yes, ask for both in one request. That way, Lost in HCM can quote a matched set for your project.
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