Rohde & Schwarz Launches Five-Channel HMP5050 Power Supply
The R&S HMP5050 offers five independently configurable DC channels and will be demonstrated at electronica 2026 before its spring 2027 availability.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Semiconductors
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S HMP5050, a five-channel DC power supply with each channel delivering up to 15A and 35V. The instrument will be demonstrated at electronica 2026 in Munich and is slated to become available in spring 2027.
Why it matters
The instrument's ability to combine channels in series or parallel and to link multiple units for up to 64 channels addresses the power needs of complex test and development systems. Its low residual ripple specification is relevant to engineers working on sensitive electronic measurements.
The manufacturer specifies a maximum of 15A and 35V per channel, 180W per channel, and 560W total output, with residual ripple below 350µV RMS. Independent verification of these ratings and the instrument's price were not reported.
The players
Rohde & Schwarz
A German electronics company headquartered in Munich that develops test, measurement, and broadcast equipment for industrial and research customers.
The details
The HMP5050 features five independently configurable channels that can be wired in series to raise voltage or in parallel to raise available current. Multiple instruments can be connected and centrally controlled, with connected units synchronising automatically to support systems of up to 64 channels.
Timeline
November 10 to 13, 2026: The R&S HMP5050 is demonstrated at electronica 2026 in Munich.
Spring 2027: The R&S HMP5050 becomes available.
The Tech Race
The HMP5050 extends the modular, multi-channel benchtop power supply approach by linking units to scale to systems of up to 64 channels. It positions Rohde & Schwarz within a competitive segment where test-rack power delivery increasingly demands synchronised, centrally controlled channels.
Engineers building multi-channel test systems can scale to 64 channels by connecting units rather than purchasing a single larger instrument. The spring 2027 availability date gives teams a window to plan procurement and integration.
The takeaway
Modular power supplies that synchronise automatically can simplify building larger test racks. Teams planning systems for 2027 may want to evaluate interconnected channel configurations early.
What happens next
The R&S HMP5050 is scheduled for demonstration at electronica 2026 from November 10 to 13, 2026, and is slated for availability in spring 2027.
Further reading
For more on the chip industry that drives demand for precision test equipment, see Semiconductors.
