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Overview
SKM50C-15 is the 15V output model of this series: rated power 50W, typical efficiency 91%.
Features
- 2"x1" compact size
- 2:1 wide input range
- High efficiency up to 92%
- 1500VDC I/O isolation
- Built-in remote ON/OFF control
- Built-in trimming output
- Comply with CE / FCC without external components
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Input and Output Over voltage
- Cooling by free air convection
- Six-sided shield metal case
- 100% burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 15V
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0.33 ~ 3.33A
- RATED POWER
- 50W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 100mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.2%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- ±0.5%
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±2.0%
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY
- 300KHz typ.
- EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.)
- 1000uF
- EXTERNAL TRIM Adj. RANGE(Typ.)
- -20 ~ +10%
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- C: 36 ~ 75VDC
- UNDER VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN
- C: 32VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 91%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 1160mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 60mA
- FILTER
- Pi network
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON : R.C ~ -Vin > 2.5V ~ 30VDC 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 Input(Typ.)
- >80 ~ 100VDC input voltage Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE Output(Typ.)
- 5Vo : 7V ~ 8.95V ; 12Vo : 15V ~ 19.2V ; 15Vo : 18V ~ 23.3V Protection type : Clamp by TVS diode
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +75℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- CASE TEMP.
- +115℃ max.
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 55℃)
- 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 EMISSIONNote.5
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class A, FCC part 15 Class A without external components , 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
- MTBF
- 700Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 50.8*25.4*13.7 mm or 2"*1"*0.54" inch (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 43g ; 10pcs/per tube, 320pcs/32 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes6
- 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.Consult MEAN WELL for deployment of Class B.
- 6.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.
Technical drawings
Downloads
Certificates4
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the SKM50C-15 to supply 15V power for industrial control or instrumentation equipment from 36-75VDC?
Yes, that is consistent with the published electrical profile of this converter. It accepts 36-75VDC input and delivers a constant 15V output up to 3.33A, with a total power rating of 50W.
Is the SKM50C-15 suitable for embedded systems that need a stable 15V rail?
It can be suitable for embedded equipment that requires constant-voltage 15V and stays within 3.33A or 50W. The compact 50.8 × 25.4 × 13.7 mm package also helps when the available space is tight.
Can this converter be used for 15V analog or signal-processing modules in automation hardware?
Yes, if the downstream modules need a regulated 15V output and the total draw remains within 3.33A. Its constant-voltage operation makes it appropriate for loads that expect a fixed 15V supply rather than a current-regulated output.
Is the SKM50C-15 a good fit for compact 15V auxiliary power inside larger equipment?
It is often considered for that role because it combines a 50W, 15V output with a small 50.8 × 25.4 × 13.7 mm form factor. At 0.043 kg, it also stays lightweight for compact assemblies.
What are the main differences between the SKM50C-15 and other SKM50C outputs?
The family shares the same 50W rating and 36-75VDC input range, while the output options change by model. The SKM50C-05 is 5V at 10A, the SKM50C-12 is 12V at 4.17A, and the SKM50C-15 is 15V at 3.33A. The output voltage requirement is the main deciding factor.
Can the SKM50C-15 be used in cold or hot industrial environments, and what about outdoor exposure?
Its rated operating temperature range is -40°C to +75°C, which supports a wide environmental temperature window. The provided specs do not list an IP rating, so exposed outdoor suitability is not confirmed by the published data alone.
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Other SKM50 Models
9 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well SKM50W8-15 50W DC-DC Converter 15VDC 3.33A | 33W | 15V | 3.33A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50W8-12 50W DC-DC Converter 12VDC 4.17A | 33W | 12V | 4.17A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50W8-05 50W DC-DC Converter 5VDC 10A | 33W | 5V | 10A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50W8-03 50W DC-DC Converter 3.3VDC 15.15A | 33W | 3.3V | 15.15A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50C-12 DC-DC Converter - 50W - 36~75V in 12V out 4.17A | 50W | 12V | 4.17A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50C-05 DC-DC Converter - 50W - 36~75V in 5V out 10A | 50W | 5V | 10A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50B-15 DC-DC Converter - 50W - 18~36V in 15V out 3.33A | 50W | 15V | 3.33A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50B-12 DC-DC Converter - 50W - 18~36V in 12V out 4.17A | 50W | 12V | 4.17A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well SKM50B-05 DC-DC Converter - 50W - 18~36V in 5V out 10A | 50W | 5V | 10A | IP20 | View |
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