AC / DC Electronic Loads

Electronic loads are devices used to simulate the load of an electrical circuit by drawing current from a power source. There are two main types of electronic loads: DC electronic loads and AC electronic loads.

DC electronic loads are primarily used to test and evaluate the performance of DC power sources such as batteries, solar panels, and DC power supplies. These loads can operate in constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant power (CP), or constant resistance (CR) mode. They are capable of sinking a specified amount of current from the DC power source and can dissipate the energy they absorb as heat.

DC electronic loads are essential tools in the development and testing of DC power systems, battery chargers, and DC motor drives. They are commonly used to measure the output characteristics of DC power sources and to evaluate the efficiency and stability of DC power systems.

When selecting a DC electronic load, it is important to consider factors such as power rating, voltage range, current range, and cooling method. Forced air cooling is the most common cooling method used in DC electronic loads, but liquid cooling and natural convection cooling are also available options. Overall, DC electronic loads are critical tools for testing and evaluating the performance of DC power sources in various applications.