The Kepco ATE36-8M is a precision analog-controlled linear DC power supply engineered for laboratory and industrial test applications demanding stable, programmable output. Delivering 36 VDC at 8 A (250 W maximum), this unit combines remote programming capability with 10-turn panel potentiometers for high-resolution voltage and current adjustment. Automatic crossover between voltage and current regulation modes, coupled with user-selectable fast/slow operating modes, enables rapid response to dynamic load conditions or stable constant-voltage operation as required.
## Technical Specifications
• Output voltage: 0–36 VDC
• Output current: 0–8 A
• Maximum power: 250 W
• Output impedance: 90 µΩ (voltage mode), 72 kΩ (current mode)
• Output inductance: 1 µH
• Output capacitance: 2,400 µF
• Input voltage (ATE36-8DM): 95–250 VAC
## Key Features
• Voltage and current stabilization with automatic mode crossover
• Remote programming with external signal source compatibility
• 10-turn precision potentiometers for voltage and current control
• User-selectable capacitorless output mode for fast analog programming and rapid current-mode recovery
• Factory-set slow mode (constant voltage); fast mode available for transient load response
• Two-terminal resistance programming inputs and crowbar level control via external sources
• Class 1 safety classification per EN61010-1:1993 and EEC directives 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 93/68/EEC (CE mark)
## Typical Applications
Automated test systems, component characterization, power circuit validation, and load simulation requiring precise DC voltage and current sourcing with programmable output control.
## Compatibility & Integration
The ATE36-8DM variant supports rack-mount configurations. Mains voltage is factory-configured per the rear panel rating plate; reconfiguration requires trained service technician modification. External current comparison amplifier integration supported for illumination control applications.
