【Customized Power Supply】APD imports products that fully comply with IEC/EN 62368-1

With the development of audio and video multi-media technologies, the integration of audio/video equipment and information technology equipment has become increasingly high and the line between the two has become increasingly blurred. Regulations, as such, have also been integrated into IEC / EN  62368-1 。

The IEC/EN 62368-1 standard is a safety requirement for audio, video, information and communications technology equipment and will replace the IEC/EN 60950-1 and IEC/EN 60065 standards. The new standard is not merely a simple merger of the contents of the two, but a new concept based on Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE). This concept has been introduced in the standard, specifically for different hazardous energy sources, raising the safety requirements for different personnel. The enforcement date of IEC62368-1 is 2019-6-20. EU regulations stipulate that after the date of implementation, audio imaging and information technology products can only apply for EN 62368-1 in Europe, and products that do not comply with the new standard are not allowed to be sold in the EU. The North American regulations for the old regulations UL 60065/60950 will remain in effect, however, new applications or changes must make the switch to ANSI/UL62369-1.

The new series of products from APD are all designed in accordance with the IEC/EN 62368-1 standard, which helps the final products pass the safety certification and listing quickly and efficiently, so as to make the products more competitive in the market. APD has an ISO 17025-certified safety laboratory and an effective safety team. It has a clear understanding of the differences between the old and new regulations (see Annex 1). While in the prototype stage, power supply products will be subject to a safety checklist to ensure that the power supply product can quickly pass the new IEC/EN 62368-1 standard.

Differences Between the Old and New Regulations:

	60950-1	62368-1
（Vdc）	60Vdc	ES1≦60Vdc ES2≦120Vdc ES3>ES2
Dangerous Voltage （Vpeak Or Vrms）	42.4Vpeak	ES1≦30Vrms、42.4Vpeak ES2≦50Vrms、70.7Vpeak ES3>ES2
X-cap. Discharge	<37% after 1 sec 0.1uF or Less No Test	C≧0.3uF：<60Vpeak after 2 sec C≧0.17uF：<75Vpeak after 2 sec C≧0.09uF：<100Vpeak after 2 sec
Discharge Discharge Component Failure	Not Considered	It must be short-circuit or open circuit < 60Vpeak after 2sec
Leak Resistance	No special requirements	Recommends use of certified materials
Distance (Elevation 5,000m)	Clearance 6.0mm Creepage 6.0mm	Clearance 4.5mm Creepage 5.0mm
Electric strength (Hi-pot)	R:3,000Vac、4,242Vdc B:1,500Vac、2,121Vdc	R:4,000Vdc B:2,500Vdc
Primary-Ground Y-Cap. Use	Y1ⅹ1 or Y2ⅹ1	Y1ⅹ1 or Y2ⅹ2 (products over 150Vac)
Conductor Size	Minimum 18AWG	Current Rating Below 3A can use 20AWG
Protective ground conductor size	Unspecified size below 16A	3A：22AWG min. 6A：20AWG min. 10A：18AWG min. 16A：16AWG min.
More than 15W wire requirements	Only UL requires VW-1 grade wire	Use 60332 or 60950 Test approved wire
Fireproof housing	V-1	V-0
Shell temperature (Normal conditions)	Plastic: 95°C Metal: 70°C At Max. ambient temperature	Plastic: 94°C Metal: 70°C (<1s) Plastic: 77°C Metal: 60°C (>1 s and <10s) At 25°C ambient temperature
Shell temperature (Abnormal state)	No requirement	Plastic: 104°C Metal: 80°C (<1s) Plastic: 87°C Metal: 70°C (>1 s and <10s) At 25°C ambient temperature