Over 15 years experience of providing support of MEAN WELL Power Supplies
Overview
SKA40C-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
- 36 ~ 75VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 90%
- 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
Downloads
FAQ
Can I use the SKA40C-15 for 15V automation or instrumentation electronics?
Yes, this converter provides constant 15V output and is rated for 40W with up to 2.67A output current. It is suitable for 15V automation, embedded, or instrumentation loads that stay within those limits.
Is the SKA40C-15 a fit for 15V control boards in systems with a 36-75VDC source?
It is built for a 36-75VDC input range and delivers a regulated 15V constant-voltage output. The output capacity is 40W total, with up to 2.67A available for the load.
Can this model power 15V sensing, measurement, or communications hardware?
It can power 15V electronics that require a constant-voltage supply, including sensing, measurement, or communications hardware within 40W. The maximum output current is 2.67A.
Would the SKA40C-15 work in a small embedded or control housing?
The unit measures 50.8 × 50.8 × 11.0 mm and weighs 50g, which supports compact integration. That can be useful in embedded or control assemblies where available space is limited.
Is the SKA40C-15 suitable for harsh temperature swings?
Its operating temperature range is specified as -40°C to +80°C. That makes it suitable for protected equipment exposed to wide ambient temperature changes.
Can this converter be used in exposed outdoor conditions?
The specs include the -40°C to +80°C operating range, but no IP rating is listed. Because ingress protection is not specified, the product data does not confirm use in exposed outdoor, wet, or dusty locations.
How does the SKA40C-15 differ from the other output options in the same series?
The SKA40C-05 is rated for 35W at 5V (7A), while the SKA40C-12 and SKA40C-15 are rated for 40W. The SKA40C-12 is 12V at 3.33A, and the SKA40C-15 is 15V at 2.67A.
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Please log in to write a review.
Write a review
Reviews are checked before publishing. By submitting you confirm this is your genuine experience with this product.
Submitting your review…
It's published and now helps other buyers.
We're checking it and it'll appear shortly.
Please try again.






