High-power electronic load PLA

DCprogrammable

Overview
The Sorensen PLA Series is a compact, air-cooled programmable DC electronic load designed for ATE and rack-mount test systems where space efficiency and high-voltage capability are required. The series delivers high power density across a wide selection of high-voltage and high-current models and can be configured for application-specific requirements.

Summary
Model: PLA
Voltage: 60–1000 Vdc
Current: 10–1500 Adc
Power: 800 W–7.5 kW
Overview: Air-cooled programmable DC electronic load suitable for ATE and rack-mount test environments

Features And Benefits

• Industry-leading small footprint for air-cooled DC electronic loads, optimized for rack-space efficiency and high power density.
• Wide selection of high-voltage models and high current ratings to support diverse test configurations and DUT types.
• Closed-case front-panel calibration routine reduces downtime by enabling calibration without shipping the unit to the factory.
• Individual FET protection isolates single-device failures to prevent cascading faults and shorten mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Ultra-low voltage operation—units can operate at voltages near 0.1 V and typically dissipate full rated current at voltages far below their maximum rating.
• Customizable configurations available to meet specific application needs in automated test equipment and high-voltage/high-current test systems.

Related resources (available for the PLA series)
Manuals, programming guides, data sheets, cut sheets, infographics, white papers, application notes and videos are provided to support selection, programming and system integration.

Technical specifications

• Series: PLA
• Cooling: Air-cooled
• Voltage range: 60–1000 Vdc
• Current range: 10–1500 Adc
• Power range: 800 W–7.5 kW
• Calibration: Closed-case front-panel calibration routine supported
• Protection: Individual FET protection to isolate failures
• Low-voltage operation: Capable of operation near 0.1 V and dissipating full rated current at very low voltages
• Target applications: ATE, rack-mount test systems, high-voltage/high-current programmable electronic load testing