Summary of DC205 – PRECISION DC VOLTAGE SOURCE
The DC205 is a low-noise, high-resolution bipolar DC voltage source providing up to ±100 V with 1 µV (true 6-digit) resolution and up to 50 mA. It features four-quadrant operation, 4-wire remote sense for lead resistance correction, ±1 ppm output stability over 24 hours, 0.0025% (1 yr.) accuracy, 1 ppm/°C stability, triggerable voltage scans, a linear power supply to minimize high-frequency noise, and RS-232, USB, and fiber optic interfaces.
Parts used in the DC205 Precision DC Voltage Source:
- Bipolar, four-quadrant DC output stage
- Linear power supply
- Remote sense (4-wire) connection circuitry
- High-resolution DAC providing 1 µV (6-digit) resolution
- Output stability and regulation circuitry achieving ±1 ppm/24 hr
- Temperature compensation giving 1 ppm/°C stability
- Accuracy calibration components achieving 0.0025% (1 yr.)
- Trigger input for voltage scans
- RS-232 interface
- USB interface
- Fiber optic interface
The DC205 low-noise, high-resolution DC voltage source is the right tool when a precision bias source is needed.

Its bipolar, four-quadrant output delivers up to 100 V with 1 µV resolution and up to 50 mA of current. In 4-wire mode (remote sense), the instrument corrects for lead resistance delivering accurate potential to your load. The DC205’s output stability is a remarkable ±1 ppm over 24 hours. With its linear power supply, there is no need to worry about high-frequency noise.
Features:
- ±100 VDC range
- True 6-digit resolution
- 1 ppm/°C stability
- 0.0025 % accuracy (1 yr.)
- Triggerable voltage scans
- Low-noise design
- Linear power supply
- RS-232, USB and fiber optic interfaces
The DC205 low-noise, high-resolution DC voltage source is the right tool when a precision bias source is needed. Its bipolar, four-quadrant output delivers up to 100 V with 1 µV resolution and up to 50 mA of current. In 4-wire mode (remote sense), the instrument corrects for lead resistance delivering accurate potential to your load. The DC205’s output stability is a remarkable ±1 ppm over 24 hours. With its linear power supply, there is no need to worry about high-frequency noise.
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- What maximum voltage does the DC205 provide?
The DC205 provides up to ±100 VDC. - What is the voltage resolution of the DC205?
The DC205 offers 1 µV resolution with true 6-digit resolution. - How much output current can the DC205 supply?
The DC205 can supply up to 50 mA of current. - Does the DC205 correct for lead resistance?
Yes, in 4-wire mode (remote sense) it corrects for lead resistance to deliver accurate potential to the load. - What is the long-term output stability of the DC205?
The DC205 has an output stability of ±1 ppm over 24 hours. - What accuracy does the DC205 specify?
The DC205 specifies 0.0025% accuracy (1 year). - Is the DC205 designed to minimize high-frequency noise?
Yes, its linear power supply and low-noise design minimize high-frequency noise. - Can the DC205 perform triggered voltage scans?
Yes, the DC205 supports triggerable voltage scans. - What interfaces are available on the DC205?
The DC205 includes RS-232, USB, and fiber optic interfaces.
