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Overview
SKA40B-12 is the 12V 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
- 12V
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0.3 ~ 3.33A
- RATED POWER
- 40W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 80mVp-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
- 18 ~ 36VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 90%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 1900mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 100mA
- 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 SKA40B-12 to power a 12V PLC or industrial control circuit?
Yes, this model provides a constant 12V output and is rated for 35W with up to 3.33A output current. That makes it suitable for 12V control electronics, PLC-related loads, and other embedded or automation devices that stay within those output limits.
Is the SKA40B-12 a good fit for 12V embedded systems inside equipment cabinets?
It can fit compact embedded designs because it delivers constant 12V output in a 50.8 × 50.8 × 11.0 mm package and weighs 0.06 kg. It is intended for loads that need 12V and do not exceed 35W or 3.33A.
Can this converter be used for 12V monitoring, alarm, or telecom-style control devices?
It can be used for 12V devices in monitoring or control applications when the source is within the 18-36VAC input range. The output is constant voltage at 12V, with a 35W rating and 3.33A maximum output current.
Will the SKA40B-12 work in cold or hot industrial environments?
The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +80°C, so it is designed for a wide temperature span. That makes it suitable for equipment that must operate in both low-temperature and high-temperature indoor industrial conditions.
Is the SKA40B-12 suitable for outdoor or washdown locations?
The provided specs list an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C, but no IP rating is given. Without an IP rating in the specs, it is better treated as a unit for protected enclosures rather than exposed outdoor or washdown use.
How does the SKA40B-12 compare with the other SKA40B output options?
Within the SKA40B series, all listed models are rated at 35W. The SKA40B-05 outputs 5V at 7A, the SKA40B-12 outputs 12V at 3.33A, and the SKA40B-15 outputs 15V at 2.67A.
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