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"So that's what it was, a peak-load compatible AC adapter!"
Are you designing Products that experience peak loads and setting the adapter rating much higher than necessary? This article introduces the benefits of selecting an AC/DC Power Adapter that supports peak loads.
22.3.2021
UNIFIVE Peak Load Compatible AC Adapters
Frequently Asked Questions About Peak Loads
"The equipment's normal load is about 12V 3.8A, but since a motor starts up at power-on and once every few hours, a peak load occurs, momentarily drawing a current equivalent to 7A. Therefore, we would like a 12V 7.5A adapter with additional margin added to that rating."
In this example, the customer selects the adapter rating based on the maximum load in actual use and adds a margin on top of that, which is a safe method of power supply selection.
However, the increase in size...
On the other hand, selecting a power supply that matches a peak load occurring only once every few hours or once a day results in higher costs and a larger adapter size, which often makes customers feel it is somewhat wasteful.
In such cases, choose UNIFIVE's "Peak Load Compatible AC Adapter"
In these situations, we recommend our distinctive "Peak Load Compatible AC Adapter" series.
Depending on the model, peak load compatible adapters guarantee endurance of 1 second or 11 seconds at up to twice the rated current.
In the earlier example, although a 12V 7.5A adapter would normally need to be selected, if the peak load falls within the adapter's specification range, it becomes possible to select a 12V 3.8A rated adapter instead.
The series lineup ranges from 45 to 65W, which is somewhat limited, but we believe it can be used for a wide variety of equipment, such as industrial devices that meet specific conditions, mechatronics Products, equipment that uses motors such as printers, and Products such as electronic musical instruments.
Additionally, for customers who normally use built-in power supplies, switching to an external adapter may be recommended.
Furthermore, within a feasible consultation range, we can also accommodate modifications such as component changes and specification adjustments.
If you are interested in our Products, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your consideration.