Kepco JQE36-30M

The Kepco JQE36-30M is a single-output DC power supply delivering 0–36V at 0–30A with 100W capacity in a 1/4-rack package. Built as a series pass voltage stabilizer, it combines tight voltage regulation with adjustable current limiting and front-panel analog control. The unit excels in applications demanding stable, low-noise power with exceptional source and load regulation.

Technical Specifications

Output: 0–36V, 0–30A

Power Rating: 100W

Output Impedance (Voltage Mode): 60 µΩ

Output Inductance (Voltage Mode): 0.5 µH

Shunt Resistance (Current Mode): 16 kΩ

Shunt Capacitance (Current Mode): 11 µF

Voltage Control: 10-turn precision potentiometer

Current Limiting: Adjustable 10% to 105% of rated maximum via front panel

AC Input: Selectable 105–125V a-c or 210–250V a-c, 50–65 Hz, single phase

Isolation Voltage: 500V d-c or peak (chassis to output)

Leakage Current: <5 µA rms, <50 µA peak-to-peak at 115V a-c, 60Hz

Key Features

Regulation Performance: Source voltage influence <0.0005% (Voltage Mode), <0.005% (Current Mode)

Load Regulation: <10 µV (Voltage Mode)

Amplifier Offset: <10 µV (Voltage Mode), <5 nA (Current Mode)

Analog Control Interface: 1000Ω/Volt by resistance; 0–1 mA by voltage

External Current Sensing: Supports control via external current-sense resistor

Digital Interface: Listen-only SN-series digital control available

Metering: Analog meters standard; digital LCD meter modules (suffix "DM") available as form-fit-function equivalents

Typical Applications Laboratory power systems, device testing, burn-in operations, and precision current-limited power delivery where voltage stability and noise rejection are critical.

Compatibility & Integration The JQE36-30M integrates into modular systems supporting series connection architectures. Front-panel voltage and current controls enable manual operation; optional digital interfaces support automated test environments requiring listen-only monitoring and status reporting.