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Mean Well DLW05A-05 DC-DC Converter - 5W - 9~18V in ±5V out 500mA

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Overview

DLW05A-05 is the ±5V output model of this series: rated power 5W, typical efficiency 75%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 4:1 wide input range(option)
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • 3000VDC I/O isolation(option)
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Six-sided shield metal case
  • 100% burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

DLW05A-05Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-08-02 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
±5V
CURRENT RANGE
±50 ~ ±500mA
RATED POWER
5W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
50mVp-p
LINE REGULATIONNote.3
±0.2%
LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
±0.5%
VOLTAGE ACCURACY
±2.0%
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
50KHz min.

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
9 ~ 18VDC
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
75%
DC CURRENT Full load
556mA
DC CURRENT No load
33mA
FILTER
Pi network
PROTECTION
Fuse recommended

PROTECTION (Note. 5)

OVERLOAD
160 ~ 250% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT
All output equipped with short circuit Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-25 ~ +71℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-25 ~ +105℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1 cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:1.5KVDC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class B, FCC part 15 Class B , EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8, light industry level, criteria A , EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
800khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
DIMENSION
50.8*25.4*11.27mm or 2.0"*1.0"*0.44" inch (L*W*H)
PACKING
31.2g ; 10pcs/per tube, 400pcs/40 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes5
  1. 1.All parameters are specified at normal input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
  2. 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
  3. 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
  4. 4.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
  5. 5.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.

Technical drawings

DLW05A-05 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
DLW05A-05 Packing
Packing

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FAQ

Can I use the DLW05A-05 to provide 5V power for logic boards inside industrial control equipment?

Yes, if the source feeding the converter is within 9-18VDC and the load needs a regulated ±5V output. This model is rated for 5W, so it fits small logic, interface, and control-board power duties rather than higher-load subsystems.

Is this converter suitable for embedded monitoring or sensor-processing electronics in a compact enclosure?

It can be a fit for compact embedded electronics that need a regulated ±5V output and stay within the 5W rating. Its 50.8 × 25.4 × 11.27 mm size and 31.2 g weight also make it easier to place in space-constrained equipment.

Can the DLW05A-05 be used in small automation panels that start from a low-voltage DC source?

Yes, when the available source is in the 9-18VDC input range and the downstream electronics require a regulated ±5V output. The 5W output makes it better suited to low-power automation electronics than to larger control loads.

Is the DLW05A-05 meant for outdoor equipment?

The operating temperature range is -25°C to +71°C (with load derating per the derating curve), but no IP rating is listed in the provided specs. Without an IP rating, it is better treated as a converter for protected indoor equipment or an enclosure that provides the environmental protection.

How does the DLW05A-05 compare with the other DLW05A models?

All three DLW05A versions share 5W power, 9-18VDC input, regulated dual output, 50.8 × 25.4 × 11.27 mm dimensions, 31.2 g weight, and a -25°C to +71°C operating range. The output options in this family are DLW05A-05 at ±5V and up to ±500mA, DLW05A-12 at ±12V and up to ±208mA, and DLW05A-15 at ±15V and up to ±167mA.

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Mean Well DLW05A-05 DC-DC Converter - 5W - 9~18V in ±5V out 500mA
Mean Well

Mean Well DLW05A-05 DC-DC Converter - 5W - 9~18V in ±5V out 500mA

$16.61 USD

DLW05A-05 is the ±5V output model of this series: rated power 5W, typical efficiency 75%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 4:1 wide input range(option)
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • 3000VDC I/O isolation(option)
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Six-sided shield metal case
  • 100% burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
  • 2 years warranty
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