Electronic Loads

An electronic load draws current from a device under test (DUT) to simulate real-world use. They are commonly used for endurance testing, charge/discharge cycling, and fault analysis in batteries, fuel cells, and other electronic components. 

Modular electronic loads are programmable devices that plug into slots on a PXI chassis and can be used alongside multiple instruments for purposes like high-power or multichannel testing.  

NI Electronic Loads operate in constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), and constant power (CP) modes. Many electronic loads also support dynamic or transient modes, which switch between load levels to evaluate a power source’s response to changing condition. 

RMX electronic loads are stand-alone benchtop or rack-mounted instruments, typically used in production testing and power supply verification. PXI electronic loads are modular cards that plug into a PXI or PXI Express chassis, allowing tight integration with other PXI instruments.

NI programmable electronic loads are ideal for high-speed and high-channel density applications. They can be configured and scaled as needed to adapt to test requirements and offer precise measurement capabilities, synchronization and timing, customizable ranges, and easy integration with NI software.