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Overview
SKA40A-15 is the 15V output model of this series: rated power 40W, typical efficiency 90%.
Features
- 2:1 wide input range
- High efficiency up to 92%
- 1500VDC I/O isolation
- Built-in EMI filter
- Built-in remote ON / OFF control
- Built-in remote sense
- Trimming output ±10%
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage
- Cooling by free air convection
- Six-sided shield metal case
- 100% burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- Output 3.3V/9V available
- Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 15V
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0.26 ~ 2.67A
- RATED POWER
- 40W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 100mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- ±0.5%
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±2.0%
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY
- 200KHz min.
- EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.)
- 1000uF
- EXTERNAL TRIM Adj. RANGE(Typ.)
- ±10%
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 9 ~ 18VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 90%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 3850mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 150mA
- FILTER
- Pi network
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON : R.C ~ -Vin > 2.5V ~ 75VDC or open circuit ; Power OFF : R.C ~ -Vin < 0.5VDC or short
- PROTECTION
- Fuse recommended
PROTECTION (Note. 5)
- 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
- 5Vo : 7V ~ 8.95V ; 12Vo : 15V ~ 19.2V ; 15Vo : 18V ~ 23.3V Protection type : Clamp by TVS diode
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +80℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -55 ~ +105℃, 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
- DIMENSION
- 50.8*50.8*11.0 mm or 2"*2"*0.43" inch (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 50g ; 5pcs/per tube, 200pcs/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 SKA40A-15 to run a 15V automation controller or industrial interface module?
This model provides a constant 15V output with up to 2.67A available and a 40W maximum rating. It suits 15V automation or interface loads that operate within those limits and use a 9-18VDC input.
Is the SKA40A-15 appropriate for 15V embedded systems that need regulated power from a 9-18VDC source?
The listed input range is 9-18VDC, and the output is a fixed 15V. That makes it suitable for embedded systems that need a stable 15V rail and draw no more than 2.67A.
Can this converter power 15V test, monitoring, or communications equipment in compact industrial enclosures?
The converter is rated for 40W at 15V constant voltage output. With dimensions of 50.8 × 50.8 × 11.0 mm and a weight of 50g, it can fit compact equipment where a low-profile 15V supply is needed.
Would the SKA40A-15 work in equipment exposed to wide ambient temperatures?
Its operating temperature range is specified as -40°C to +80°C. That supports use in equipment that sees cold-start or elevated-temperature conditions within that range.
Can the SKA40A-15 be used in outdoor or exposed environments?
The published specs define temperature capability at -40°C to +80°C, but they do not list an IP rating. Based on the provided information, environmental sealing for outdoor exposure is not specified.
What are the key differences between the SKA40A-15 and the other SKA40A models?
The SKA40A-15 is rated at 40W with 15V output and 2.67A output current. The SKA40A-05 provides 35W at 5V and 7A, while the SKA40A-12 provides 40W at 12V and 3.33A.
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