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KORAD KA3005D - Precision Variable Adjustable 30V, 5A DC Linear Power Supply Digital Regulated Lab Grade…

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Item Weight 10 Pounds
Global Trade Identification Number 00022099136316
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  • ◆ HIGH PRECISION INSTRUMENT WITH MANY UNIQUE FEATURES - Very Easy setup with a rapid adjustment knob. There are buttons to switch to course or fine adjustment and a button to switch to voltage or current selection. The input voltage is switchable between 110/220 Volts for use in all countries. It has 4 Memory Recall buttons so you can save time setting up the supply to your required conditions.
  • ◆ 4 DIGITS READINGS WITH BACK-LIT LED DISPLAY - With a 0.001V and 0.001A resolution, 4 digits provide more accurate and clearer visible readout for the voltage and current values with only 1 knob, extremely durable and easily visible even in low-light usage, meeting the needs of most people, ideal for business, small labs or the hobbyist at home.
  • ◆ HIGH-QUALITY WITH ESSENTIAL SAFETY - Grounding wire, thermal protection, voltage and current overload and short-circuit protection ensure the safety. The built-in quiet variable fan reduces the operational noise and prolongs the life of product. There is a load on and off button so you can safely connect your load to the supply. There is also a lock button to prevent accidental changes.
  • ◆ CONSTANT VOLTAGE & CURRENT OPERATION MODE - Easy to dial in the desired voltage with the encoded-controlled adjustment knob and then you choose the mode with one of the constant buttons.
  • ◆ WHAT YOU GET - 1 x Korad KA3005D Power supply , 1 x power cord , 1x Set of 5 Amp test leads, 1 x User manual

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KORAD KA3005D

The KA-Series of bench top power supplies from Korad Technology is packed with the features technicians need. The KA3005D is a heavy duty single-channel linear power supply features a bright and easy to read 4-digit LED screen to display the voltage, current, and power values. As well as memory locations (M1-M4) to store your favorite settings. The constant voltage and current settings are delivered with low ripple and noise, high reliability and high accuracy. Perfect for use in labs, colleges, and production environments where continuously adjustable. Work smarter with Korad!

Key Features

Korad KA3005P Over Current and Over Voltage Protections.

Korad KA3005P Memory Locations

Korad KA3005P 4 Digit Display for Volts, Current, and Power

Korad KA3005P Voltage Switch

Over-Current and Voltage Protection

Built-in over-current and voltage protection settings. The KA-Series also features a dedicated output on/off button and precise rotary encoder for dialing in the exact settings for your project.

Four Memory Locations

Four dedicated memory locations to store your favorite current and voltage settings. Allowing you to easily jump between desired test settings. If you're worried about accidental button pressing, panel can also be locked.

Bright 4-Digit LED Display

Precise readout that is legible from any angle on your workbench. The four digit LED display tells you exactly what the unit is outputting and what settings are currently active on the front panel.

Switchable Voltage & Smart Fan

The unit voltage is easily switchable from 110V to 220V on the rear panel. This is also the location of the fan air vent that kicks on based on internal temperature of the unit.

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About the Manufacturer

KORAD TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD is a professional and new-style science and technology enterprise based on developing digital control & programmable DC power supplies, digital control & programmable DC electronic load, high-power power supplies, and switching mode power supplies, which are the main products of KORAD.And KORAD have been specializing in the research of the power supply industry and the engineers have very rich experience in power supplies.

Korad KA3005D Power Supply

Popular Applications

  • Automatic Testing in the Production Line
  • School Laboratory
  • Repairing
  • Research & Development
  • Quality Control
  • Aging Test

  • Complete digital control with memory storage
  • 4-digit display
  • Intelligent temperature-controlled fan
  • Compact design
  • 10 mV /1 mA resolution
  • Low noise and ripple
Voltage Range 0-30V
Current Range 0-5A
Load Regulation Voltage: ≤0.01%+2mV Current: ≤0.1%+10mA
Line Regulation Voltage: ≤0.01%+3mV Current: ≤0.1%+3mA
Setup Resolution Voltage: 10mV Current: 1mA
Setup Accuracy (25°C ± 5°C) Voltage: ≤0.5%+20mV Current: ≤0.5%+10mA
Ripple (20-20M) Voltage: ≤2mVrms Current: ≤2mVrms
Temperature Coefficient Voltage: ≤150ppm Current: ≤150ppm
Read Back Resolution Voltage: 10mV Current: 1mA
Read Back Temp. Coefficient Voltage: ≤150ppm Current: ≤150ppm
Reaction Time Voltage Rise: ≤100mS Voltage Drop: ≤100mS
Interface Non-Programmable Interface
Weight 9.52 Lbs / 4.32 Kg
Dimensions 100mm (W) x 156mm (H) x 260mm (D)
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Max Voltage 30V 30V 30V 30V
Max Current 5A 5A 5A 5A
Output On/Off Button
Memory Storage
Computer Interface Control
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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    195 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the functionality, value for money, and power supply of thermoplastic filament. They mention it works great, is a good voltage source, and a perfect bench power supply. Some appreciate the accuracy and ease of use. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the noise level.

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    20 customers mention "Value for money"17 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of thermoplastic filament. They mention it's a great entry-level supply and performance at a good price.

    "...Now this is a low cost supply and I was concerned it might be a waste of money. So I connected a Tektronix scope to evaluate the output voltage...." Read more

    "...at forums this model comes highly recommended; such a high value product at this price point...." Read more

    "This is a great Linear PSU and very inexpensive. It's stable and reasonably accurate using a Fluke meter it was around 0.1 volts off at 30 volts...." Read more

    "...cheap switching power supplies, so I leave it at 5 stars for the incredible value...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Functionality"19 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the thermoplastic filament. They mention it works great, is perfect for a garage hobbyist, and has no issues. The power supply works well, the jog knob works well, and the current control and voltage control work very well. Some say it never did anything unexpected and works great for generating colloidal gold.

    "I'm just using this for hobby purposes at home but it works great...." Read more

    "...I'm surprised they are still selling the same model. It's worked well for me. The current limit works as well as the voltage limit...." Read more

    "Works well. The most important feature I was looking for was an Output on/off button, and this has it." Read more

    "...almost the entirety of a quick turnaround project, and it never did anything unexpected...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Power supply"12 positive0 negative

    Customers like the power supply. They mention it's a good voltage source, a great linear power supply, and a perfect bench power supply for their home lab. They also say it functions well, the voltage/current output is within specs, and the output voltage is very clean.

    "...This is a linear power supply so the output voltage was very clean...." Read more

    "The KORAD KA3005D is a simple, intuitive, quiet, small, and a relatively high current digital adjustable linear power supply...." Read more

    "Just received this yesterday and voltage and amp's seem to very accurate but and this is a big but, the fan noise is horrible...." Read more

    "...I'm very picky about power supplies. This is a good general-purpose power supply. I measured less than 1 mV ripple and noise at 30 Volts and 1 Amp...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Voltage stability"9 positive3 negative

    Customers like the voltage stability of the thermoplastic filament. They mention that it's easy to use, reliable, and sturdy.

    "Very easy to use, accurate and reliable. If you look at forums this model comes highly recommended; such a high value product at this price point...." Read more

    "This is a great Linear PSU and very inexpensive. It's stable and reasonably accurate using a Fluke meter it was around 0.1 volts off at 30 volts...." Read more

    "...I worked in electronics for a good part of my life. This device is cheaply made. The test leads are poor quality...." Read more

    "...Feels sturdy. Easy/fast to use" Read more

    11 customers mention "Accuracy"11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the thermoplastic filament. They mention it's easy to use, precise, and has a push button that makes it possible to confirm settings prior to energizing a circuit. They also like how the adjustment knob works and the four memory options. Additionally, they say it locks in adjustments and reads amp down to three places.

    "Very easy to use, accurate and reliable. If you look at forums this model comes highly recommended; such a high value product at this price point...." Read more

    "This is a great Linear PSU and very inexpensive. It's stable and reasonably accurate using a Fluke meter it was around 0.1 volts off at 30 volts...." Read more

    "Easy to use, and very precise." Read more

    "...I like the looks, the controls and accuracy but i'm not sure I can stand the fan noise. This may be going back to Amazon soon." Read more

    9 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the thermoplastic filament easy to use. They mention it's simple and straightforward to setup.

    "Very easy to use, accurate and reliable. If you look at forums this model comes highly recommended; such a high value product at this price point...." Read more

    "Easy to use, and very precise." Read more

    "...Feels sturdy. Easy/fast to use" Read more

    "The KORAD KA3005D is a simple, intuitive, quiet, small, and a relatively high current digital adjustable linear power supply...." Read more

    3 customers mention "Looks"3 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the thermoplastic filament. They mention it looks good in pictures, has a nice feature set, and a small footprint.

    "...The display is great. I appreciate that it says "OFF" when the output is off instead of everything just being 0...." Read more

    "...Sitting right next to it very irritating. I like the looks, the controls and accuracy but i'm not sure I can stand the fan noise...." Read more

    "The KA3005D looks good in the pictures, has nice feature set, small footprint and low price, a perfect bench power supply for my home lab...." Read more

    9 customers mention "Noise level"3 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the noise level of the thermoplastic filament. Some mention it's low-noise, stable, and accurate, while others say the fan noise is horrible.

    "Noisy output but at the very least its consistent across all voltages.only 4 memory banks, not enough.Only 5 amps. Not enough...." Read more

    "...It has no noise or stability issues as I would expect from a well designed linear PSU...." Read more

    "The fan is a little noisy, but I can look past that...." Read more

    "...and amp's seem to very accurate but and this is a big but, the fan noise is horrible...." Read more

    Solid Unit for the Money
    4 out of 5 stars
    Solid Unit for the Money
    According to Amazon I purchased this 10 years ago. I'm surprised they are still selling the same model. It's worked well for me. The current limit works as well as the voltage limit. The current limit can be adjusted in 1mA steps. The voltage limit can be adjusted in 10mV steps. I haven't noticed any appreciable spikes on activation of the output. The jog knob works well. The connections are solid. The on/off button is solid. The rubbery push buttons feel good enough. Once you get used to how the controls work it's relatively fast to adjust. I'm not seeing much noise either. It's actually quieter than any of my USB batteries that all seem to spit out some noise in the 450kHz range.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014
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    I'm just using this for hobby purposes at home but it works great. I've used some high grade power supplies so when I say this is a nice supply I have some experience. Now this is a low cost supply and I was concerned it might be a waste of money. So I connected a Tektronix scope to evaluate the output voltage. This is a linear power supply so the output voltage was very clean. I also checked for spikes when the output was switched on and off with and without a load and no spikes were seen. The current control and voltage control worked very well. The ability to connect this to your test circuit, setup the voltage and current and then turn the supply output on is a feature not even found on some high end supplies.
    The only issue I had was the power cord connection on this supply seemed a little lose to me.
    I would recommend this to the electrical/electronic hobbyist.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    Very easy to use, accurate and reliable. If you look at forums this model comes highly recommended; such a high value product at this price point. Being a linear power supply it's a little wasteful, but I haven't noticed an excessive amount of heat, and while I haven't observed it myself, the waveform is said to have low ripple. If I needed another supply I would buy another without hesitation.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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    This is a great Linear PSU and very inexpensive. It's stable and reasonably accurate using a Fluke meter it was around 0.1 volts off at 30 volts. It has no noise or stability issues as I would expect from a well designed linear PSU. The only caveat is, the interface is gimmicky with lots of buttons and memory controls. I have designed commercial power supplies in the past and all it really needs is a voltage and current adjustment potentiometer, with an accurate meter. All the other controls are unnecessary, and a total mess design wise. Apart from that, I would buy a second one as it's excellent value for money, and great for hobby audio project testing.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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    Easy to use, and very precise.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    According to Amazon I purchased this 10 years ago. I'm surprised they are still selling the same model. It's worked well for me. The current limit works as well as the voltage limit. The current limit can be adjusted in 1mA steps. The voltage limit can be adjusted in 10mV steps. I haven't noticed any appreciable spikes on activation of the output. The jog knob works well. The connections are solid. The on/off button is solid. The rubbery push buttons feel good enough. Once you get used to how the controls work it's relatively fast to adjust. I'm not seeing much noise either. It's actually quieter than any of my USB batteries that all seem to spit out some noise in the 450kHz range.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Unit for the Money
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
    According to Amazon I purchased this 10 years ago. I'm surprised they are still selling the same model. It's worked well for me. The current limit works as well as the voltage limit. The current limit can be adjusted in 1mA steps. The voltage limit can be adjusted in 10mV steps. I haven't noticed any appreciable spikes on activation of the output. The jog knob works well. The connections are solid. The on/off button is solid. The rubbery push buttons feel good enough. Once you get used to how the controls work it's relatively fast to adjust. I'm not seeing much noise either. It's actually quieter than any of my USB batteries that all seem to spit out some noise in the 450kHz range.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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    Noisy output but at the very least its consistent across all voltages.
    only 4 memory banks, not enough.
    Only 5 amps. Not enough.
    10A model is overpriced. it should not cost double having exact same thing except bigger transformer.
    It does not even have PC interface like cheaper counterpart products.
    Honestly not sure why it cost this much. Maybe brand cost more than a product its self.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
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    1) I love that it has an on/off button for the output that is separate from the one for the unit.
    2) The display is great. I appreciate that it says "OFF" when the output is off instead of everything just being 0.
    3) If it has made a sound (other than intentional beeps), I haven't heard it.
    4) Feels sturdy. Easy/fast to use
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
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    I use these for many things including charging 18650's. The current and voltage setting resolution is very nice.

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    Brad de Leon
    5.0 out of 5 stars After a year it’s still going strong, works as expected
    Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2024
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    Does the job, no problems, would buy it again
    Dominik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down the best price to quality PSU on amazon at the moment.
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on June 22, 2024
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    This device is just perfect if you are an older guy who went through his fair share of wrestling with those old trafo-based, fidgety, no finley-adjusted PSU's, energized outputs, available at the market 10 or 20 years ago.
    Pros:
    - stable output even under max loads
    - no overshooting or any weird spikes
    - capable of adjustments on non-energized output
    - digital interface capable of fine adjustments
    - clear to read and functional with memory options
    Cons:
    - ...
    If you are in need of a good bench PSU just buy it. I already have two of them, seriously considering buying a third one...
    Felipe Lomelín
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 28, 2020
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    Llegó antes de lo esperado, funciona perfectamente,
    Angel Perez Davila
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2018
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    Me gusto mucho el envío llego antes de lo previsto y del artículo es una fuente de alimentación profesional y muy precisa
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    Angel Perez Davila
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2018
    Me gusto mucho el envío llego antes de lo previsto y del artículo es una fuente de alimentación profesional y muy precisa
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    Adam
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1 year later -- no regrets
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2018
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    Bought it a year ago and it's been working great with no complaints or concerns. Turns on every time and does what I need it to. Controls are quick and convenient and the output toggle is awesome so you're not removing/replacing leads every time you need to adjust the power supply. These seem to be the most noticeable things you lose out on when you buy a cheaper bench supply, but aren't a concern here.

    When I was researching the purchase I was concerned by how many people seemed to be complaining about fan noise... I used it for a weeks-long stint as a power supply for a ham radio and the fan is probably the most inoffensive noise I can imagine. The only part of calling it "a little loud" that's accurate is the "little" part.

    For the hobbyist or prosumer, I think this is exactly the right price point to balance quality/features and cost. Don't go any cheaper. If you're feeling rich, grab a used HP/Keysight unit for about twice the price.