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2.3 ADVANCED OPERATION
2.3.1
Output channel interconnections
Identical output channels can be connected in the following ways to increase the
total output capability:
•
In series to increase the output voltage capability. Refer to section 5.6.2
"Serial connection of output channels" for more information.
+
V
1
–
+
V
2
–
•
Parallel to increase the output current capability. Refer to section 5.6.1
"Parallel connection of output channels" for more information.
I
1
+
V
1
–
CAUTION:
Only output channels with equivalent voltage and current ratings
may be connected in series or parallel to prevent damage to one of
the channels. For maximum output capacity, refer to section 5.5.1
"Output channel ratings and characteristics". For more information
about connections, refer to section 5.6 "Advanced use".
L
O
V
= V
A
load
D
I
2
+
V
2
–
+ V
1
2
L
O
I
= I
+ I
A
load
1
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