About the Siglent SPD3303X
In summary, the Siglent SPD3303X is a three-channel linear DC power supply with two fully isolated 0-32 V / 0-3.2 A programmable channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) and a fixed selectable 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V auxiliary channel (Channel 3) at up to 3.2 A. Per the datasheet, both main channels feature 10 mV / 10 mA programming resolution, 350 µV rms typical output ripple, independent / parallel / series tracking modes, and overvoltage / overcurrent / overtemperature protection. The SPD3303X ships with a 2.8 inch TFT display.
The SPD3303X variant adds remote-control programmability over USB Device and LAN, with optional USB-GPIB adapter for IEEE-488 control. The SPD3303X-E variant is the bench-only sibling, which does not include LAN and uses a simpler LCD display.
What is the Siglent SPD3303X used for?
The SPD3303X is used for general-purpose bench DC power for prototype bring-up, education, repair benches, and small-scale production verification. The dual 32 V / 3.2 A channels cover the most common analog and digital rails up to 60 V in series mode or 6.4 A in parallel mode, while the selectable 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V auxiliary channel handles the standard logic rails. Per the datasheet, load and line regulation are each under 0.01% + 3 mV on the main channels, and output noise is typically 350 µV rms — suitable for general analog and digital work though not for the most stringent low-noise RF or audio applications.
How does the SPD3303X compare to a switching DC supply?
The SPD3303X uses linear regulation, dissipating excess voltage as heat in a series-pass element. Linear regulation produces very low output ripple and very low high-frequency switching noise — valuable for analog, sensor, and educational work where supply-induced noise could mask the measurement of interest. The trade-off is lower efficiency and a heavier chassis at comparable output power versus a switching supply. The SPD3303X is the right choice when the customer needs clean DC for a noise-sensitive bench; it is not appropriate for high-power motor or industrial loads.
Where does the SPD3303X fit in an electronics lab?
- Prototype bring-up: 0-32 V / 0-3.2 A on Channel 1, second rail on Channel 2, and a selectable 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V auxiliary logic rail on Channel 3.
- Education benches that need an affordable, durable multi-output supply with front-panel encoders and per-channel protection.
- Repair and service depots needing a flexible bench supply with parallel mode (up to 6.4 A) and series mode (up to 60 V) on the two main channels.
- Production verification fixtures using the auxiliary rail for logic supply on a DUT alongside one of the variable-output channels.
- Automated test scripts and characterization sweeps over LAN or USB; SCPI / LabVIEW / IVI programmability with optional GPIB adapter.
Accessories Supplied
Per the manufacturer datasheet, the standard ship kit includes: a Quick Start guide, a region-appropriate AC power cord, and a USB cable. Optional accessories include test leads, a rack-mount kit, and SCPI / IVI driver downloads from the manufacturer.
Core Specifications
Channel Layout and Output Range
| Architecture |
Linear regulation, 3-channel |
| Channel 1 / Channel 2 |
0-32 V / 0-3.2 A each, independent, parallel, or series tracking |
| Channel 3 (auxiliary) |
Selectable 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V; up to 3.2 A |
| Total maximum output power |
approximately 195 W |
| Programming resolution |
10 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution |
10 mV / 10 mA |
Regulation, Accuracy, and Noise
| Load regulation, voltage / current |
≤ 0.01% + 3 mV / ≤ 0.01% + 3 mA (CV / CC) |
| Line regulation, voltage / current |
≤ 0.01% + 3 mV / ≤ 0.01% + 3 mA |
| Programming accuracy, voltage / current |
≤ 0.05% + 20 mV / ≤ 0.1% + 10 mA |
| Readback accuracy, voltage / current |
≤ 0.05% + 20 mV / ≤ 0.1% + 10 mA |
| Output ripple and noise, rms / peak-peak |
350 µV rms typ. / 5 mV peak-peak typ. |
| Recovery time after step load change |
< 50 µs typical |
| Temperature coefficient |
≤ 100 ppm/°C voltage, ≤ 200 ppm/°C current |
Protection, Tracking, and Display
| Overvoltage / overcurrent / overtemperature protection |
Yes, per channel |
| Front-panel lock |
Yes |
| Tracking modes between CH1 and CH2 |
Independent, Parallel, Series |
| Parallel mode maximum current |
Up to 6.4 A at 32 V |
| Series mode maximum voltage |
Up to 64 V at 3.2 A |
| Display |
2.8 inch TFT |
Interface, Remote Control, and General
| Front-panel controls |
Per-channel encoders, multi-window display, numeric keypad |
| USB / LAN |
USB Host + USB Device / 10/100 Base, RJ-45 |
| Remote protocols |
SCPI / LabVIEW / IVI over USB-TMC, VXI-11, Socket, Telnet; GPIB via USB-GPIB adapter |
| Dimensions (W×H×D, approx.) |
234 × 156 × 314 mm |
| Weight (net, approx.) |
approx. 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) |
| AC source |
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz; auto-sensing |
| Operating temperature / humidity |
0 to 40 °C; ≤ 80% RH at 40 °C, non-condensing |
| Safety / EMC / RoHS |
EN 61010-1; EN 61326-1; 2011/65/EU |
Note on Variant Differences
The SPD3303X is the programmable variant with USB Device and LAN interfaces and a TFT display; the SPD3303X-E is the bench-only variant without LAN, with a simpler LCD display. Both variants share identical channel layout, regulation, and protection specifications. Choose the SPD3303X for ATE integration; choose the SPD3303X-E for cost-sensitive bench, education, and repair applications.
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