Explore the Benefits of Surge-Handling DC Benchtop Power Supply

Electrical and electronic circuits are increasingly power-hungry and often demand higher peak currents than normal operating modes when powering inductive or capacitive loads. As consumers demand more features and functions from everyday electronics, engineers need to design and build devices that do more than ever before. Most of these devices consume significant power to fuel these new capabilities. 

Electromechanical components and devices, such as motors, actuators, and pumps, require an initial start-up current much higher than the steady state draw. The start-up current can be two to three times the average operating current, lasting 100 milliseconds (ms) or a few seconds. A suitable alternative is to find a power supply to manage peak power capabilities because peak power ratings can exceed the normal ratings for short periods without going into an over-current mode.

Using a power supply with peak power handling features is ideal for testing and powering up electromechanical or high-capacitance devices that require a quick surge of peak power source for only a tiny fraction of the time. It is better to use this kind of power supply rather than invest in a costlier higher power rating supply you do not necessarily need.

Power supplies with enhanced peak power capabilities prevent transient overpower scenarios and load spikes from damaging the power supply or your DUT. At the same time, such power supplies ensure higher savings without compromising the system’s reliability because the average power will be lower than the peak demand. Using a power supply that capable of handling peak loads but with a lower overall rating, enables you to employ a smaller power supply while also reducing the weight, cost, and system size of your circuit.

The Keysight E36150 Series benchtop DC power supply with peak power-handling capability accommodates a short burst of load spikes from your DUT for up to three times the maximum power rating at 2.4 kW. The E36150 is well-suited for testing and powering up electromechanical or high-capacitance devices that require a quick surge of power.