SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 4 15.3W USB-C Power Supply | 5.1V 3A AC Adapter
Description
SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 4 15.3W USB-C Power Supply is the definitive power solution required to run your Raspberry Pi 4 at peak performance. Because the Raspberry Pi 4 demands significantly more electrical current than previous generations to power its faster quad-core processor and USB 3.0 ports, generic phone chargers often cause low-voltage warnings and system instability. This official power unit delivers a precisely regulated 5.1V DC at 3.0 Amps, providing the safety margin needed for demanding workloads.
Designed with superior engineering standards, the power adapter boasts an impressive 50,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), high operating efficiency, and built-in thermal and current safeguards. Finished in sleek black with an authentic engraved Raspberry Pi logo, its 1.5-meter 18AWG captive cable ensures robust, low-resistance power delivery right out of the box.
Key Features
- Official Power Specification: Delivers a steady +5.1V DC output at 3.0A max current specifically tailored for Raspberry Pi 4 power profiles.
- Heavy-Gauge 18AWG Cable: Thick 1.5-meter captive wire minimizes resistive voltage drops, ensuring full voltage reaches the board’s USB-C port.
- Universal AC Input Range: Supports 100V to 240V AC mains input (96–230V operating range), making it globally deployable.
- Advanced Circuit Protections: Integrated short-circuit protection (SCP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and over-temperature protection (OTP).
- High Operational Reliability: Rated for 50,000 hours of MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for continuous, always-on deployments.
- Optimized Power Efficiency: Delivers a minimum of 81% energy efficiency across 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% load steps.
- Low Ripple & Noise: Strict line and load regulation (±5%) with ultra-low 120mVp-p ripple keeping system logic clean.
- Authentic Branding Design: Premium enclosure featuring the distinct engraved Raspberry Pi logo distinguishing it from generic market clones.
- Zero Minimum Load Requirement: Operates safely and stably even down to 0A minimum load current.
Benefits
- Eliminates Under-Voltage Warnings: Prevents the dreaded lightning bolt throttling icon by supplying stable, high-current power.
- Powers High-Drain Peripherals: Easily handles power-hungry USB hard drives, SSD enclosures, and cameras connected to the Pi.
- Enhanced Long-Term Safety: Industrial-grade thermal and electrical protections keep your workspace and hardware secure.
- Plug-and-Play Convenience: Fixed 1.5-meter USB-C captive cable removes the risk of loose or high-resistance detachable cord connections.
- Durable Continuous Operation: Built for 24/7 reliability in servers, media centers, and smart home automation hubs.
Applications
- Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop Workstations: Powering daily programming, web browsing, and office desktop setups.
- Home Media Streaming Servers: Always-on Plex, Jellyfin, or NAS nodes requiring uninterrupted electrical stability.
- Smart Home Automation Hubs: Running Home Assistant controllers and local IoT gateways reliably 24/7.
- Digital Signage & Kiosks: Continuous commercial display applications where power reliability is critical.
- Educational Lab Environments: Equipping student maker benches with safe, officially certified power units.
Package Includes
- 1 x Official Raspberry Pi 4 15.3W USB-C Power Supply Unit (Black)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Official Raspberry Pi Power Range |
| Item / Component Type | USB-C AC-DC Wall Power Adapter (PSU) |
| Model Number / SKU | Official Pi 4 PSU / SKU-SPIDER-OFFICIAL-RPI-4-PSU-BLACK |
| Host Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and Compatible USB-C SBCs |
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100V – 240V AC (Rated) | 96V – 230V AC (Operating) at 50Hz |
| DC Output Voltage & Current | +5.1V DC Regulated at 3.0A Maximum (0A Minimum Load Current) |
| Total Power Output | 15.3 Watts Maximum |
| Output Connector Type | Captive Cable with USB Type-C Plug |
| Cable Length & Gauge | 1.5 Meters Length, Heavy-Duty 18 AWG Conductor |
| Electrical Protections | Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Overcurrent Protection (OCP), Over-Temperature Protection (OTP) |
| Efficiency & Regulation | ≥81% Minimum Efficiency | Line/Load Regulation ±5% | Ripple & Noise 120mVp-p |
| Reliability & Lifespan | 50,000 Hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
| Color & Finish | Black Enclosure with Engraved Raspberry Pi Logo |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.07 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 8 cm × 5 cm × 4 cm |
