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Title: Benchtop Power supply shopping
Post by: Half Shell on September 18, 2009, 08:44:29 PM

I need to buy a decent benchtop power supply. MINIMUM 3 amp rating, at least two channels (would like to have three) and I need +/- 18 volts min. 40 V or more would be nice.

What's the best place to get this kind of device?

Title: Re: Benchtop Power supply shopping
Post by: Half Shell on September 21, 2009, 11:20:17 AM

I figured I'd contribute to this wildly popular topic by asking for opinions on this particular benchtop supply. For 200 dollars it is quite... Capable.

3 channels, one is 0-30V DC, 3 amp, adjustable.

One is 5 volts fixed, 1 amp max. Other is 12 volts fixed, 1 amp max.

Title: Re: Benchtop Power supply shopping
Post by: Half Shell on September 21, 2009, 11:39:39 AM

http://www.powersupplydepot.com/productview.asp?product=14600+PS (http://www.powersupplydepot.com/productview.asp?product=14600+PS)
http://www.powersupplydepot.com/productview.asp?product=14601+PS (http://www.powersupplydepot.com/productview.asp?product=14601+PS)
two more to consider.

Thinking about it I really don't need more than 18 volts.

Title: Re: Benchtop Power supply shopping
Post by: galannthegreat on September 21, 2009, 04:15:00 PM

I'd recommend the second one for that price, plus it's grounded too.

Title: Re: Benchtop Power supply shopping
Post by: Half Shell on September 23, 2009, 07:07:34 AM

Quote from: galannthegreat on September 21, 2009, 04:15:00 PM

I'd recommend the second one for that price, plus it's grounded too.

Thanks!

I'm leaning towards that one too.