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Mean Well APC-8-250 Power Supply 8W 250mA

Name: Mean Well APC-8-250 Power Supply 8W 250mA
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: APC-8-250
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Overview

APC-8-250 is the model of this series: rated current 250mA, rated power 8W, typical efficiency 82.5%.

APC-8 series is one 8W AC/DC constant current mode single output LED power supply. It accepts the full range input 90~264VAC and provides four models with different output current, 250mA, 350mA, 500mA and 700mA, respectively, that the small wattage LED applications employ the most frequently. Exploiting Class II design (without FG pin) and adopting the 94V-0 flame retarded plastic enclosure, APC-8 ideally fits the entry-level LED applications.

Features

Specifications

APC-8-250Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-09-04 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 250mA
OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.3: 16~32V
RATED POWER: 8W
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 38V
CURRENT ACCURACY: ±8.0%
SETUP, RISE TIME: 500ms, 180ms / 230VAC 3000ms, 150ms / 115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.2: 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC (Note.4)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY(Typ.): 82.5%
AC CURRENT: 0.15A/230VAC;0.3A/115VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.): COLD START 70A(twidth=120μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: 0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -15 ~ 70℃(Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.2%/℃ (0 ~45℃)
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS^Note.6: UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885, EAC TP TC 004; BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE: I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION: Compliance to BS EN/EN55032,BS EN/EN61000-3-2,BS EN/EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY: Compliance to BS EN/EN55035,BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV), EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF: 14511.7K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 2275.9K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 60*30*23.5mm(L*W*H)
PACKING: 0.05Kg;144pcs/7.6Kg/0.79CUFT

Certifications & ratings

IP level: IP42

Test conditions and notes7

1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
2. Derating may be needed under low input voltage, please check the static characteristic for more details.
3. Constant current operation region is within 50% ~100% rated output voltage. This is the suitable operation region for LED related applications, but please reconfirm special electrical requirements for some specific system design.
4. When applying DC voltage for input, please connect the brown input wire to the positive side whereas blue input wire to the negative side.
5. This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU and China.(In the EU and China the LPF/NPF/XLG/XLC/XLN series are recommended.)
6. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
7. For any application note and IP water proof function installation caution, please refer our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf

Technical drawings

APC-8-250 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Display devices for decorative & advertising accessories (Note.5)

Downloads

Certificates3

EMC Certificate(APC-8)(EN) PDF Download

UL Certificate(APC-8)(EN) PDF Download

CCC Certificate(APC-8)(EN) PDF Download

Test reports1

Test Report(APC-8-250)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What type of LED loads is the APC-8-250 designed to drive?

The APC-8-250 is a constant current driver rated at 250mA, making it suited for LED downlights, signage modules, or small LED arrays that require a stable 250mA current. The driver maintains that current across its operating voltage range of 16–32V, so the load voltage adjusts automatically as the LED string requires. Total output power is 8W.

How many LEDs can the APC-8-250 support in a string?

The APC-8-250 operates over a constant current voltage range of 16–32V, so the number of LEDs it can drive depends on the forward voltage of each individual LED. There is no fixed LED count — the driver will regulate 250mA through any series string whose total forward voltage falls within that 16–32V window.

Can the APC-8-250 be used in outdoor or damp-location signage?

The APC-8-250 carries an IP42 rating, which provides protection against solid objects larger than 1mm and dripping water falling at up to 15° from vertical. It is not rated for rain exposure or full outdoor immersion, so it is best suited for interior signage or sheltered enclosures rather than exposed outdoor installations.

What is the difference between the APC-8-250 and the other APC-8 series models?

All four APC-8 models share the same 60 × 30 × 23.5mm enclosure, universal 90–264VAC input and IP42 rating. They differ in output current and corresponding CC voltage range: the APC-8-250 delivers 250mA over 16–32V (8W); the APC-8-350 delivers 350mA over 11–23V (8.05W); the APC-8-500 delivers 500mA over 8–16V (8W); and the APC-8-700 delivers 700mA over 6–11V (7.7W). The correct model is selected by matching the driver's output current to the LED string's rated forward current.

Is the APC-8-250 compatible with worldwide mains voltage?

Yes. The APC-8-250 accepts a universal input range of 90–264VAC (47–63Hz), covering standard mains voltages across North America, Europe, Asia, and most other regions without any manual voltage selection. It can also be powered from 127–370VDC.

What certifications does the APC-8-250 carry?

The APC-8-250 is approved to UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885, EAC TP TC 004 and BS EN/EN 62368-1, with EMC compliance to BS EN/EN55032 and EN55035. It uses a Class II design with a two-wire (L/N) input, so no protective earth connection is required.

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