TDK Announces SFL Series 300W and 1,000W Programmable Electronic DC Loads

The DC loads of TDK’s SFL Series can be programmed for multiple load types, including constant current, constant resistance, constant power, external control, short circuit, and constant voltage with a current limit. The operating modes are normal, pulsed load (dynamic time and frequency), complex waveform generation and ‘sweep’ to test and determine a product’s voltage-current characteristics, overcurrent or power limit performance.

The SFL also offers high-speed current control to prevent load current overshoot and oscillation, low voltage operation, no turn-on delay, and linear operation from 0V.

In addition, the SFL load current rise and fall times can be controlled up to 30A/µs, and the internal memory can store and recall eight different load settings. The isolated trigger output signal is used for pulsed load waveform capture on a storage oscilloscope or test equipment synchronisation.

Up to 10 units may be paralleled in a master-slave arrangement for higher power load requirements using a unit-to-unit RJ45 Ethernet cable. Multiple SFL loads can also be connected to separate devices using that cable for synchronised load control and dynamic operation.

Standard control methods include an 89mm colour LCD front panel display, a remote analogue interface and a remote digital USB 2.0 interface. An optional rear panel IEEE (488.1) interface (with a built-in DIDO Interface for PLC interfacing) is available, plus an output ripple and noise measurement interface. This allows users to carry out measurements without requiring an oscilloscope.

The DC loads have built-in protection features and indicator signals, including overcurrent, power limit, overtemperature, overvoltage protection and reverse connection. The operating ambient temperature is 0°C to 40°C. The 300W model measures 215 x 420 x 128.6mm, while the 1,000W model is 430 x 450 x 128.6mm. 

The former product weighs 6.5kg and the latter is 13kg. They can both be carried using the side-mounted handle. Both front and rear load connections are available, and accessories can be purchased for 19″ rack mounting.

The SFL series carries a two-year warranty and is compliant to IEC/EN 61010-1 for safety and to EN61326-1: 2013 (Class A) for EMC. The products are also CE and UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)-marked.