BCS Series

BCS Series

BCS Series - 150W Battery Charger/Simulator

The BCS Series battery charger/simulator is designed for testing batteries and battery-powered devices, featuring precise source/sink capabilities, bipolar output, and variable output impedance. This series is ideal for performing battery charge, discharge, and simulation tests, making it a versatile tool for evaluating batteries and charger circuits used in various devices such as cell phones, wearables, and IoT devices.

Additionally, the BCS Series functions as a precise DC power supply with a fast transient response and low ripple/noise, ensuring stable operation for critical testing applications.
Key Features:

Source or Sink up to 150W with 2-quadrant operation.
Compact 2U form factor for space efficiency.
Dual channel and dual range operation available on BCS6401 model.
Battery charge, discharge, and simulation modes.
Bipolar output for enhanced testing flexibility.
Sink current up to 5A for accurate discharge testing.
Variable output impedance adjustable from 0 Ohm to 1 Ohm.
Low noise output (<3 mVpp) for precise testing environments.
Fast load recovery time ensures stable operation even with fluctuating loads.
High-resolution current readback (100nA) for accurate monitoring.
Built-in protection features: Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Temperature Protection (OTP), and key-lock.
Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant) and LAN interfaces for easy integration.

Applications:

Battery Testing: Evaluate performance of batteries used in mobile devices, wearables, IoT systems, and other portable electronics.
Charger Circuitry Testing: Analyze the behavior of battery charger circuits and their performance under different conditions.
Device Simulation: Simulate various battery conditions to test device performance, including discharge and charge cycles.

Models Available:

BCS6401: Dual Channel Battery Charger/Simulator, 45W per channel.
BCS6402: Single Channel 150W Battery Charger/Simulator.

BCS Series Datasheet