• Precision Digital Voltage Source by Ian Johnston

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  • I take a look at the Precision Digital Voltage Source by Ian Johnston.

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    FUNCTIONS & FEATURES:-

    PDF version of the latest manual here.

    – 50mV to 10Vdc user adjustable output (4d.p’s, 5d.p’s extended, i.e. 10’s of uV’s).
    – Voltage setting or ramp up/down controls via the 12 button numeric keypad.
    – Soft power switch.
    – Based on the industry standard LM399AH (0.5 ppm/degC) voltage reference.
    – No potentiometers inside or outside.
    – 18bit DAC with an accuracy/stability down in the tens of uV’s (using a PLC filter of 1.0 or higher).
    – Battery voltage monitor, including low voltage warning and auto-shutdown.
    – Output voltage monitor including overload / short circuit protection.
    – 3” Graphics LCD (128×64 pixels).
    – Atmel 328P micro-controller (uses Arduino bootloader).
    – Precision chopper op-amp on final output with extra stability achieved using low tempco resistors.
    – Re-calibration by the user possible via keypad/LCD and saved to flash rom.
    – Battery powered.
    – Battery reverse polarity protection.
    – Quality Hammond 1599 case.
    – Quality aluminium anodized & engraved front panel.
    – Quality 4mm banana sockets.
    – Single PCB integrating the analog & digital electronics, LCD, keypad & battery terminals.
    – Printed manual including factory calibration/settings record supplied. Unique serial number.
    – NEW: Latest software V1.2 includes PLAYBACK mode.

    Prior to shipping each unit:

    – Hardware assembled and powered-up/tested using a strict procedure.
    – Test point check at various places around the circuit for compliance.
    – LM399AH aged/burned-in for 48hrs in unit, including numerous power cycles.
    – Calibrated against a Keysight 34461a 6.5 digit multimeter (with current calibration certificate).
    – Output load tested.
    – Calibrated at approx. 23degC ambient.
    – Unique serial number assigned.
    – Calibration/setting record generated.

    SPECIFICATION SUMMARY:-

    – Voltage reference IC = LM399AH (0.5 – 1 ppm/degC temperature coefficient).
    – Range = 0.05Vdc (50mV) to 10.0Vdc in 38.146uV steps (minimum).
    – Load = 5mA (whilst maintaining output within approx. 10uV).
    – Accuracy = 0.001% (within 100uV & using a PLC filter of 1.0 or higher).
    – Stability = 0.0001Vdc variation max. 4d.p. mode.
    Stability = 0.00004Vdc typical variation in extended 5d.p. mode.
    – Temperature coefficient (output voltage) = Less than 1 ppm/degC (tested across a temperature variation of 11.5degC – See the project page here for more info).
    – Stabilization time = typically 10mins when stored at approx. 23degC. Can be quicker, or longer depending on ambient and storage conditions.
    – Output short circuit = indefinite.
    – Power Source = Two 9V PP3 batteries.
    – Battery life = 14hrs (600mAh batteries) typical continuous operation.
    – Current drain = 40mA (after LM399AH stabilizes).
    – Dimensions = 158mm x 83mm x 35mm (case size).