Aim-TTi Programmable Laboratory / Bench DC Power Supplies

Aim-TTi is one of the world's major producers of laboratory bench and system power supplies with over forty years of experience. Hundreds of thousands of Aim-TTi dc power supplies are in everyday use around the world. The main website for Aim-TTi is now www.aimtti.com where there is full information on other Aim-TTi test and measurement equipment. This site (www.tti-power.co.uk) has historically contained detailed information on Thurlby and TTi power supplies only and is now minimally maintained. Links on this site may go to www.aimtti.com or www.ttid.co.uk (TTid is the UK instrument distribution arm of TTi).

As well as the ranges of the standard bench-top power supply, Aim-TTi also offer bus programmable power supplies (denoted by a "P" suffix) incorporating USB, LAN/LXI, GPIB (IEEE-488) and/or RS-232 interfaces. Rack kits for most models are also available. You can find details on the full range of products from Aim-TTi, including their datasheets, manuals etc. at www.aimtti.com .

For information on technical aspects, please see the following: A tabulated comparison list of power supplies is also available.

Linear regulated laboratory power supplies

EL-R Series

Manual control bench power supply series

  • 8 models - 30W to 130W;
  • single, dual or triple outputs
  • 30W, 60W or 90W single output models: up to 56V
  • Constant voltage or constant current operation
  • Independent 4 digit meters for voltage and current
  • Switchable remote or local sensing
  • DC output switches; automatic mode indication

PL and PL-P Series

Manual and remote control bench/system PSUs

  • 6 + 6 models, 48W to 228W, single, dual, triple outputs
  • True analogue controls with advanced digital features
  • Settings can be locked at the touch of a button (S-Lock)
  • High precision; very low noise; remote sense
  • Ultra-compact design (¼ rack 3U) - uses less space
  • PL-P has RS232, USB, LAN (LXI) or GPIB bus interfaces

QL Series II and QL-P Series II

Digitally controlled bench and system power supplies

  • 3 + 3 models, 105W to 242W, single or triple outputs
  • Control via numeric keypad or spinwheel; setting stores
  • High setting resolution of 1mV at up to 56 volts
  • High precision; very low noise; remote sense
  • Multiple ranges for increased current flexibility
  • QL-P has RS-232, USB, GPIB and LAN (LXI) interfaces

PLH and PLH-P Series

Manual and remote control higher voltage PSUs

  • 2 + 2 models, 90W, single output, 120V or 250V
  • True analogue controls with advanced digital features
  • Settings can be locked at the touch of a button (S-Lock)
  • Low current range gives resolution down to 0.01mA
  • Ultra-compact design (¼ rack 3U) - uses less space
  • PLH-P has RS232, USB, LAN (LXI) or GPIB interfaces

Mixed-mode regulated laboratory power supplies

EX-R Series

Manual control bench power supply series

  • 9 models - 175W to 420W; single, dual or triple outputs
  • Voltage up to 42V; current up to 20A
  • Constant voltage or constant current operation
  • Independent 4 digit meters for voltage and current
  • Switchable remote or local sensing
  • DC output switches; automatic mode indication

MX and MX-P Series

Digitally controlled bench and system power supplies

  • 3 + 3 models - Triple or Quad full performance outputs
  • Range switching gives multiple voltage/current combinations
  • Graphic LCD with illuminated soft key control
  • 200 setting memories for individual or multiple outputs
  • MX-P has RS-232, USB and LAN (LXI) interfaces with GPIB optional

TSX and TSX-P Series

Manual and remote control bench/system PSUs

  • 4 models - 35V-10A and 18V-20A models (single output)
  • Bench or rack mounting, front & rear terminals
  • Very low noise, excellent transient response
  • Analogue control (TSX), Digital control (TSX-P)
  • TSX-P LXI has USB, RS-232 and LXI/LAN interfaces and optional GPIB

PowerFlex and PowerFlex+ regulated laboratory power supplies

CPX and CPX-P Series

Manual and remote control PSU series

  • 7 models - single or dual outputs, 360W to 840W
  • PowerFlex design gives variable voltage & current combinations within a maximum power range
  • Smart analogue controls including S-Lock
  • Isolated voltage tracking on duals (up to 120V or 40A)
  • Isolated Analog interfaced version (CPX400SA)
  • GPIB, RS232, USB and LXI conformant LAN interfaces on CPX-P

QPX1200 Series

Digitally controlled bench/system power supplies

  • QPX1200S/SP - 1.2kW single output autoranging PSU
  • Up to 60 volts and up to 50 amps maximum
  • PowerFlex design gives variable voltage & current combinations within a maximum power range
  • Setting by direct numeric entry or by spin wheel
  • Bench or rack mounting with front and rear terminals
  • Analog, RS232, USB, GPIB and LAN (LXI) interfaces

QPX600D Series

Digitally controlled dual bench/system PSUs

  • QPX1200D/DP - 1.2kW dual output autoranging PSU
  • Up to 80 volts and up to 50 amps maximum
  • PowerFlex+ design gives extra wide variable voltage & current combinations within a maximum power range
  • Setting by direct numeric entry or by spin wheel
  • Smart tracking functions for series/parallel use
  • Analog, RS232, USB, GPIB and LAN (LXI) interfaces

QPX750SP

Digitally controlled bench/system PSU

  • 750W single output autoranging PSU
  • Up to 80 volts and up to 50 amps maximum
  • PowerFlex+ design gives extra wide variable voltage & current combinations within a maximum power envelope
  • Setting by direct numeric entry or by spin wheel
  • Colour touchscreen
  • USB and LAN (LXI) interfaces, GPIB Option

Power technologies for laboratory power supplies

TTi laboratory power supplies use both linear and switch-mode technologies in order to optimize performance and value for money.

Linear regulation

Pure linear regulation still provides the lowest output noise and best transient response. The disadvantage is greater physical size and weight for a given power, together with higher heat output.

Pure linear regulation is used on the EL-R, PL, PLH and QL series.

Mixed-mode regulation

For higher power levels, TTi have developed a technology that uses switch-mode pre-regulation and linear final regulation. This technique combines exceptional efficiency with noise levels that are close to that of pure linear supplies.

Mixed-mode regulation is used in the EX-R, TSX and MX series.

PowerFlex regulation

The TTi PowerFlex system uses a modified form of mixed-mode regulation to provide higher levels of current when the voltage is set to lower values. Although producing slightly higher noise levels than the standard mixed-mode regulation, performance is still excellent.

PowerFlex regulation is used on the CPX and QPX series. Within the QPX series, the QPX600D(P) and the QPX750SP use PowerFlex+ with a greater range of current and voltage for the same power.

Find out more about PowerFlex Regulation