what is rated voltage?

[BABESH]

rated voltage

My circuit works for range 11.4V to 13.6V
This is rated voltage for this circuit.

But as per test cases it is stated as, test at 85% of rated voltage and 110% of rated voltage.
what is rated voltage here, and at what min and max voltage i should test.

--Babesh

 

[Audioguru]

what is rated voltage

You forgot to attach your schematic so we do not know what you are talking about.

 

[BABESH]

Hi Guru,
Thanks for the reply,

There is nothing problem with the circuit, Ckt works fine for the designed intended voltage input range.

but as per UL standards, i have to test the ckt at 85% of rated voltage.
So what is min voltage i have to consider when i have a range for input voltage.

--Babesh

 

[Audioguru]

Maybe the rated voltage is the electricity mains voltage?
Or if it is battery powered then the rated voltage is the battery's voltage?

 

[FvM]

You are apparently referring to the usual voltage tolerance scheme for mains voltages. I doubt, if it's intended or applicable for battery powered instruments.

If you need or want to use it anyway, there are two possible answers:
- Define a nominal "rated" voltage, e.g. 12 V
- Apply the tolerances to your already variable supply range, resulting in 9.7 and 15.0 V

The decision possibly depends on the purpose of the test, which wasn't said.