Test/review of Fonken 2.5A usb TPA-67B050240VU01

HKJ · 2018-07-14T08:04:14.000Z

Fonken 2.5A usb TPA-67B050240VU01

Official specifications:

5V 2.4A Smart IC
100~240V AC input
Support Android/iphone Charge
Multiple protection

I got it from aliexpress dealer: FONKEN Official Store

The charger was in a plastic bag.

And included a instruction sheet.

Measurements

Power consumption when idle is 0.07 watt
Usb output is auto coding with: DCP, Samsung, Apple 2.4A
Weight: 35.5g
Size: 80 x 38.5 x 22mm

The usb output can deliver about 2.4A

And slightly more on 120VAC

Running 1 hour at 2.4A is at the limit, due to the over current limit being very close to 2.4A
The temperature photos below are taken between 30 minutes and 60 minutes into the one hour test.

M1: 51.4°C, HS1: 80.8°C

M1: 56.5°C, HS1: 66.6°C

HS1: 63.4°C

M1: 61.0°C, M2: 48.2°C, HS1: 67.2°C

M1: 79.7°C, HS1: 81.7°C

At 0.5A the noise is 20mV rms and 344mVpp

At 1A the noise is 27mV rms and 344mVpp.

At 2A the noise is 32mV rms and 406mVpp.

Tear down

Some pressure in my vice to break the glue and I could remove the lid.

At the mains input is a fusible resistor and a inrush current limiter (NTC). Between the two mains smoothing capacitors is a inductor. There is a safety capacitor and the transformer has the output leads extended for better isolation distance.

Behind the usb connector is a black isolation shield.

At the mains input is the bridge rectifier (BD1). The mains switcher is a small 6 pin IC (U1). Part of the low volt side is hidden by the isolation sheet, see below for full view.

The output has a synchronous rectifier chip (U2) and the auto coding chip (U3)

This charger has very good isolation distance.

The charger passed the 2830 volt and 4242 volt test, this means it is it is fairly safe.

Conclusion

This charger has enough current for the standard fast charging and with auto coding many phones can use it. The noise is acceptable and the safety looks good.

I will call it a good charger.

Notes

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djozz · 2018-07-14T11:45:11.000Z

Thanks for the test. It is good to see manufacturers that choose for performance and safety and make good things. Testers like you likely influence a trend towards good products.