Highlights

Design for Better Battery Life

The Keysight E36731A battery emulator and profiler is an integrated electronic load and power supply developed to use with Keysight PW9253A PathWave Advanced Battery Test and Emulation software. An emulated battery gives you a known good reference for testing at any charge level. Quickly assess the effect of design or software changes on battery life by emulating any battery charge state. Leverage emulation and precise current drain analysis to achieve longer battery life or to reduce the size of your device.

  • Generate accurate battery profiles using the simulated current drain of a device.
  • Instantly emulate any battery charge state and display real-time current drain data.
  • Achieve accurate battery run-down tests by emulating your device’s current drain.
  • Estimate battery aging effects to predict device performance throughout its lifetime.
  • Streamline your workflow with an integrated power supply and an electronic load.
  • Creates a battery model for any battery type.
  • Power up to 200W, 30V, and 20A.

Pair with PathWave BenchVue Battery Emulation Software

E36731A and BV9211B (single-instrument license)

E36731A and BV9210B (multi-instrument license)

Validate and Extend Battery Life

Analyzing the current drain and conducting run-down battery tests of your designs pose several difficulties. The manual process of charging and discharging a battery is time-consuming, and it's crucial to test it at different charge levels as battery characteristics vary. Furthermore, battery parameters and charge levels must be identical when comparing test results. Achieving this is very challenging with physical batteries. Additionally, it is difficult to determine how long a device will last on a single charge, and often battery life claims do not match reality.

Keysight designed the E36731A battery emulator and profiler and BV9211B advanced battery test and emulation software to solve these challenges. This demo video guides you through the process of using the solution to verify and prolong the battery run time of your device.

Key Specifications for E36731A Battery Emulator and Profiler

Maximum Power

200 W

Maximum Current

20 A

Maximum Voltage

30 V

Number of Channels

1

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4 ways to enhance IoT Battery Performance using Battery Simulation software

Enhance IoT Battery Performance using Emulation Software

For IoT-based infrastructure and consumer electronic IoT devices, designers must understand power consumption patterns and whether devices meet battery life requirements. In this white paper, discover how to overcome these power challenges using the E36731A battery emulator and profiler and PathWave BenchVue battery emulation software. You will learn how to quickly gain critical insights into battery drain to optimize your design to extend and accurately predict battery run time.

Select the Right Battery Emulation Solution for Your Application

BV9211B PathWave BenchVue advanced battery test and emulation software operates on both the E36731A emulator and profiler and the modular, four-output Keysight N6705C DC power analyzer for lower-power applications (< 200W). Check out this product brochure to help you choose the correct hardware for your application.

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Battery Emulator FAQ

What is a battery emulator and how does it work?

A battery emulator is a device that simulates the behavior of a real battery. It works by providing a controlled and programmable electrical load to mimic the characteristics of a battery during various charge and discharge cycles.

How does a battery emulator assist in testing?

The Keysight battery emulator and profiler is an integrated electronic load and power supply designed for use with Keysight PathWave BenchVue battery emulation software. It serves as an emulated battery, providing a known good reference for testing at various charge levels.

How does a battery profiler differ from a battery emulator?

While a battery emulator simulates the electrical behavior of a battery, a battery profiler focuses on monitoring and analyzing the performance of a real battery. Profilers provide insights into factors such as voltage, current, and temperature during different operating conditions.

What is the significance of emulating different battery charge states?

Emulating different battery charge states enables you to simulate real-world scenarios and understand how your device performs under various levels of charge. This capability is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of design modifications on battery life.

What is the Keysight E36731A battery emulator and profiler?

The Keysight E36731A is an integrated electronic load and power supply designed for use with Keysight PathWave BenchVue battery emulation software. It serves as an emulated battery, providing a known good reference for testing at various charge levels.

How does a battery emulator contribute to longer battery life?

By leveraging emulation and precise current drain analysis, the Keysight E36731A helps you identify opportunities to optimize power consumption. This analysis can lead to improvements in battery life or allow for the reduction of the device's size without sacrificing performance.

Can I use the emulator for both design and software testing?

Yes, the Keysight battery emulator is well-suited for both design and software testing. Its capability to emulate any battery charge state makes it a valuable tool for assessing the impact of various factors on your device's battery life.

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