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Note - the HPZ range features a 4 quadrant output stage, so the unit can
source or sink up to its maximum output current, in either polarity
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A high voltage power supply can normally only source current, and
does not include a mechanism for sinking significant o/p current.
Our power supply modules are designed to be stable down to zero
o/p current, but are only able to sink current via the feedback
resistor - a few uA. If the current path is from a higher output
voltage, then the output will be pulled to a higher voltage - the
unit will loose control, and may well be damaged by the over-voltage.
The HPZ units will not only source current, but they are also able
to sink current in either polarity. So if the output is pulled to
a higher voltage, the unit will sink that current to maintain the
output at the set level, sinking current up to its maximum rating.
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