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The Extech DCP36 is an 80W switching-mode DC power supply built on a constant-power topology with autoranging voltage and current output. It is a compact, lightweight unit that supplies a regulated 0.5 to 36 V at 0 to 5 A, with the available voltage and current trading off against one another to stay within the 80 W maximum output (E × I ≤ 80 W). Front-panel control is handled through dual 4-digit LED displays, with the lower display configurable to read either current or watts.
A DC power supply delivers controlled, regulated power to a device under test, letting an engineer set a known voltage and current and observe how the device behaves. The DCP36's compact slim tower housing is designed for tight workbenches with limited space, and its light weight makes it easy to move between benches. Upper voltage and current limit settings let the operator bound the output to protect the Unit Under Test (UUT) during powered testing.
ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, so the instruments listed on our site are equipment we keep on hand rather than source on demand.
Extech Instruments operates as part of FLIR Systems, the company named on this product's documentation. Extech became part of FLIR Systems in 2007, and FLIR Systems was subsequently acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2021.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| 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) |
Important: Supplied with a standard North American (Type B) 3-prong AC power cord; a different AC power cord may be required for use in other countries (PWRCORD-EU and PWRCORD-UK are available).
Recommended pairing: connect additional DCP36 units via the parallel connection for master/slave control when a single unit's 80 W output is insufficient.
This is a brand-new, factory-sealed unit, supplied exactly as it arrives from the manufacturer and backed by the full manufacturer warranty. For the exact configuration, available options, included accessories, or current lead time for your application, our Test Architects can confirm the details before you order.
ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.
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.
Model No
Extech
Condition
Factory New
Manufacturer
Extech
Dcsup_amps
0 to 5A
Dcsup_volts
0.5 to 36V
Dcsup_watts
80W
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