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Overview
SKA40C-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated power 40W, typical efficiency 88.5%.
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
- 36 ~ 75VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88.5%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 1000mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 65mA
- 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 SKA40C-12 for 12V industrial control or automation devices?
Yes, it provides a constant 12V output and is rated for 35W with up to 3.33A output current. It is a fit for 12V automation, control, and embedded loads that remain within those limits.
Is the SKA40C-12 suitable for 12V embedded systems fed from a 36-75VAC source?
It is designed for a 36-75VAC input range and converts that to a constant 12V output. For embedded systems needing 12V, the available output is up to 35W and 3.33A.
Can this model support 12V monitoring, access, or alarm electronics in industrial equipment?
It can support 12V monitoring or control electronics when the total load does not exceed 35W or 3.33A. The constant-voltage output is intended for equipment that requires a stable 12V rail.
Would the SKA40C-12 be practical for compact machine-mounted electronics?
Its size is 50.8 × 50.8 × 11.0 mm and its weight is 0.06 kg, so it is suited to compact assemblies. Those physical specs can be useful where control hardware space is limited.
How well does the SKA40C-12 handle demanding ambient temperatures?
The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +80°C. That range supports use in protected industrial environments with significant temperature variation.
Can I place the SKA40C-12 in an outdoor enclosure?
The product specs provide a -40°C to +80°C operating temperature range, but they do not list an IP rating. That means the temperature capability is stated, but exposed outdoor suitability is not established by the provided specs.
What are the output differences between the SKA40C-12 and the other SKA40C models?
All listed SKA40C models are rated at 35W. The SKA40C-05 outputs 5V at 7A, the SKA40C-12 outputs 12V at 3.33A, and the SKA40C-15 outputs 15V at 2.67A.
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