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Overview
SKA20C-15 is the 15V output model of this series: rated power 20W, typical efficiency 88%.
Features
- 2"×1" compact size
- 2:1 wide input range
- High efficiency up to 89.5%
- 1500VDC I/O isolation
- Built-in remote ON/OFF control
- Built-in trimming output
- Built-in EMI filter
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Input and Output Over voltage
- Cooling by free air convection
- Six-sided shielded metal case
- 100% burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 15V
- CURRENT RANGE
- 133 ~ 1333mA
- RATED POWER
- 20W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 60mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.2%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- ±0.5%
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±2.0%
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY
- 300KHz typ.
- EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.)
- 100uF
- EXTERNAL TRIM Adj. RANGE(Typ.)
- -20 ~ +10%
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 36 ~ 75VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 490mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 15mA
- FILTER
- Pi network
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON : R.C ~ -Vin > 2.5V ~ 30VDC or open circuit ; Power OFF : R.C ~ -Vin < 0.5VDC or short
PROTECTION (Note. 5)
- PROTECTION
- Fuse recommended
- OVER CURRENT
- 110% ~ 180% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- All output equipped with short circuit Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- >80 ~ 82VDC input voltage Output Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +85℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- EAC TP TC 020/2011 (EAC TP TC 004 for 48Vin type only) approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:1.5KVDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class A, FCC part 15 Class A, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8, light industry level, criteria A, EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 700Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 50.8*25.4*11.2 mm or 2"*1"*0.44" inch (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 31.2g ; 10pcs/per tube, 400pcs/40 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes5
- 1.All parameters are specified at normal input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
- 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 4.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
- 5.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.
Technical drawings
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FAQ
Can I use the SKA20C-15 to power a 15V industrial sensor or transmitter from a wide input bus?
This model provides a constant-voltage 15V output at up to 1.33A with 20W capacity. Its listed input range is 36-75VDC, so it fits applications that need 15V output within that input window.
Is the SKA20C-15 suitable for embedded control boards that need regulated 15V power?
It is designed as a constant-voltage converter with 15V output and 20W maximum power. That makes it appropriate for embedded or control assemblies that require a fixed 15V rail and draw no more than 1.33A.
Can this converter be used in automation equipment that runs in hot or cold environments?
The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. That wide range supports use in automation or industrial equipment exposed to low and high ambient temperatures within those limits.
Can the SKA20C-15 power a small 15V communications or IT device from a 36-75VDC source?
Yes, the listed specs match a 36-75VDC input range and a regulated 15V output. The output is limited to 20W and 1.33A, so the connected device needs to stay within that capacity.
Is the SKA20C-15 suitable for outdoor or exposed-environment use?
The provided specs include an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, but no IP rating is listed. Based on the listed data alone, temperature capability is defined, while outdoor or exposed-use protection is not confirmed.
How does the SKA20C-15 compare with other SKA20C models?
Within the SKA20C series, the SKA20C-15 is rated for 20W with 15V output at 1.33A. The sibling SKA20C-05 is 20W with 5V output at 4A, and the SKA20C-12 is 20W with 12V output at 1.66A.
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