# Extech DCP36 80W Switching Mode DC Power Supply

# Extech DCP36 80W Switching Mode DC Power Supply

## Key Features At A Glance

-   80W constant power topology with autoranging 0.5 to 36V output and 0 to 5A current
-   Dual 4-digit LED displays with 10mV and 10mA resolution; lower display selectable between current and watts
-   Three user-programmable presets for frequently used voltage and current settings
-   Upper voltage and current limit settings to protect the unit under test
-   Remote sensing for accurate applied voltage at the load point
-   Front and rear output terminals with lock/unlock front panel and output on/off switch
-   Parallel connection to additional units for master/slave control
-   Compact slim tower housing (13 x 5 x 2 inches, 4.2 lbs) for portability on tight workbenches

The Extech DCP36 is an 80-watt switching-mode DC power supply with autoranging voltage and current output. It delivers 0.5 to 36V and 0 to 5A within an 80W maximum output envelope, automatically allocating voltage and current within that power budget rather than locking the user to a fixed rectangular operating area. The unit operates in constant voltage or constant current mode and presents both outputs on dual 4-digit LED displays with 10mV and 10mA resolution.

A DC power supply with autoranging output is used on prototype benches, in education labs, and in field service environments where a single instrument needs to cover a wide range of voltage and current combinations. The DCP36 specifically is configured for tight workbench installations: a compact slim tower form factor, light weight, and front-or-rear output terminals so the supply can be integrated into either a manual bench setup or a more permanent fixture. The lower display can be switched to show either output current or output wattage, which is useful when verifying that a load is operating inside the supply's 80W power budget.

Equipment is held, inspected, and shipped from a single in-house facility rather than drop-shipped from third parties, which means lead times, condition descriptions, and accessory inclusions reflect what our team has actually seen and confirmed before the unit reaches your bench.

## Brand Heritage

Extech Instruments operates as part of Teledyne FLIR, following Teledyne Technologies' 2021 acquisition of FLIR Systems. The Extech product line and brand identity remain in place under that ownership.

## Accessories Supplied

-   RJ11 cable
-   Alligator clip test leads
-   RJ11 terminator plug
-   Standard North American (Type B) 3-prong plug AC power cord

## Product Core & Specifications

Specification

Value

Voltage/Current

0.5 to 36V/0 to 5A; Autoranging with 80W maximum output power (E x I = ≤80W)

Accuracy

±(0.5% + 5 counts)

Ripple & Noise

≤35mVpp

Line Regulation

≤4mV/≤10mA

Load Regulation

≤30mV/≤10mA

Dimensions

13 x 5 x 2" (330 x 127 x 53.5 mm)

Weight

4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

Display

Dual 4-digit LED displays with 10mV and 10mA resolution

Operating Modes

Constant Voltage or Constant Current

Programmable Presets

3 user programmable presets

Output Terminals

Front and Rear

Remote Sensing

Yes — for accurate applied voltage at the load point

Parallel Operation

Master/Slave control via parallel connection to other units

Front Panel

Lock/Unlock

Output Control

Output on/off switch with Power Up Output On or Off status setting

Protection

Upper voltage and current limit setting to protect UUT (Unit Under Test)

**Important:** Ships with a standard North American (Type B) 3-prong AC power cord. For European installations order PWRCORD-EU (VDE-approved Schuko plug); for United Kingdom installations order PWRCORD-UK (BS1363 plug).**Important:** The DCP36 ships with a standard North American (Type B) 3-prong AC power cord. For use in other countries, a different AC power cord may need to be ordered separately (e.g., PWRCORD-EU for Schuko, PWRCORD-UK for BS1363).Recommended pairing: the included alligator clip test leads handle bench prototype work directly; for measurements requiring voltage compensation across longer cable runs, use the supply's remote sense terminals to maintain set voltage at the load point.

**Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.**

## Details

- **Price:** 419.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Extech
- **Type:** Dc Supply
- **Tags:** DC Power Supply, Extech, Manufacturers, Power Supplies & Loads, product_manual_group_2, Product_new

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 419.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- DCP36 Extech DC Power Supply

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> Updated: 2026-05-30