Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200
Introduction
ChargerLAB got a Dell 60W USB-C charger DA60NM200, which is equipped with a three-prong socket for grounding when using a laptop. Let's take it apart.
DELL 60W USB-C Charger
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710440896.jpeg)
The charger has a classic design of Dell laptop chargers, with a frosted shell.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710441046.jpeg)
The front is designed with the DELL logo.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710441242.jpeg)
There is an LED indicator at the output.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710441479.jpeg)
The back is printed with the parameters and Level VI efficiency certification.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710441615.jpeg)
The DA60NM200 charger supports 100-240V~50/60HZ 1.7A input and 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, and 20V3A output.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710441850.jpeg)
It is equipped with a three-prong socket, which is for grounding when connecting to a laptop.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442015.jpeg)
This is the single USB-C port.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442298.jpeg)
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442451.jpeg)
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442511.jpeg)
Its size is about 66.39 X 55.06 X 22.38 mm (2.61 X 2.16 X 0.88 inches).
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442793.jpeg)
It's much smaller than the Apple 61W charger.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710442998.jpeg)
That's how it looks in the hand.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710443142.jpeg)
The weight is about 104g (3.66oz).
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710443319.jpeg)
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710443550.jpeg)
The ChargerLAB POWER-Z KT002 finds that the USB-C port only supports PD3.0 fast charging protocol and four fixed PDOs of 5V3A / 9V3A / 15V3A / 20V3A.
Teardown
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710443812.jpeg)
Take apart the shell, and the PCBA module is firmly fixed inside with adhesive.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710444017.jpeg)
Take out the PCBA module. It is covered with a copper heat sink and fixed with adhesive on both sides.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710444167.jpeg)
A transparent mylar sheet insulates the copper heat sink from the PCBA.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710444323.jpeg)
The heatsink on the front of the PCBA module is insulated with tape.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710444589.jpeg)
The heatsink is riveted to the solder lug and soldered to the PCBA module.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710451430.jpeg)
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710451624.jpeg)
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710451777.jpeg)
The PCBA's size is about 62.57 X 50.13 X 18.13 mm (2.46 X 1.97 X 0.71 inches).
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710451992.jpeg)
Remove the heat sink, and we can see a large yellow-green thermal pad. The plastic bracket is used for insulation between the primary and secondary circuits.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710452138.jpeg)
Let's look at the front of the PCBA. The left is the primary electrolytic capacitor; the switching transformer is in the middle and dissipates heat through the thermal pad and adhesive. The upper right corner is the input EMI filter circuit, and the lower right corner is a small board soldered for the synchronous rectifier and filter circuit.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710452286.jpeg)
In the back of the PCBA module are the bridge rectifier, primary master control chip and switch transistor, and an optocoupler for output voltage feedback.
Now, let's analyze the components.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710452597.jpeg)
The input wire is soldered to the PCBA module, and the black wire is connected directly to the secondary circuit for grounding. There are also soldered safety X2 capacitor, fuse, and first and second common mode choke.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710452628.jpeg)
The time-delay fuse is 3.15A 250V.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710452856.jpeg)
The first common mode choke is wound with enameled wire and insulated wire.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453024.jpeg)
The second common mode choke is wound with the enameled wire.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453214.jpeg)
The safety X2 capacitor is 0.33μF.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453320.jpeg)
The bridge rectifier is marked with MB30KH.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453549.jpeg)
The high-voltage filter electrolytic capacitor from the Rubycon KXW series is 400V 110μF.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453723.jpeg)
The primary master chip from Delta, marked with P050GE, is in the SOT23 package.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710453881.jpeg)
The filter capacitor from the Rubycon YXF series is 100V 4.7μF.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454086.jpeg)
The primary switch transistor from Infineon IPL60R125C7, CoolMOS C7 series, marked with 60C7125, has a withstand voltage of 650V and resistor of 125mΩ.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454264.jpeg)
The transformer is from Delta, and the magnetic core is wound with copper foil for shielding.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454494.jpeg)
The EL 1018 optocoupler is for primary and secondary communication and adjusts the output voltage feedback.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454557.jpeg)
This is the blue safety Y capacitor.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454796.jpeg)
The output side of the charger is soldered with the USB-C receptacle and synchronous rectifier board.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710454939.jpeg)
The synchronous rectifier controller from MPS MP6908, in SOT23-6 package, supports a wide range of voltage output and multiple DCM, CCM, and QR modes. It also supports the synchronous rectifier driven by standard voltage and logic level.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710455074.jpeg)
The synchronous rectifier from Infineon BSC040N10NS5 is an NMOS with a withstand voltage of 100V and a resistor of 4mΩ.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710455293.jpeg)
The output filter capacitor from the Panasonic ZK series is 470μF 25V, with a thermal resistance of 125℃.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710455473.jpeg)
The other filter electrolytic capacitor is 25V 100μF.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710455637.jpeg)
The output protocol chip from Delta DPD022F has a thermistor in the upper left corner for temperature detection.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710455832.jpeg)
The output VBUS switch transistor from AOS AOSP32368 is an NMOS with a withstand voltage of 30V, a resistor of 4.6Ω, and a package of SOIC-8.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710460014.jpeg)
The output USB-C receptacle is from LOTES with a steel casing.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710460296.jpeg)
The black USB-C receptacle is fixed and soldered by the vias.
![Teardown of DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022072710460429-1024x683.jpeg)
OK, that's all for the teardown of the DELL 60W USB-C Charger DA60NM200.
Summary of ChargerLAB
The Dell 60W USB-C charger DA60NM200 is equipped with a three-prong socket, which is for grounding when connecting to a laptop. The single USB-C port only supports PD3.0 fast charging protocol and four fixed PDOs of 5V3A / 9V3A / 15V3A / 20V3A.
The charger adopts the Rubycon high-voltage filter electrolytic capacitor, Delta primary master chip, Rubycon filter capacitor, Infineon IPL60R125C7 primary switch transistor, etc. The internal components are from famous manufacturers and the charger is quite good.
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