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Overview
APC-8-350 is the model of this series: rated current 350mA, rated power 8.05W, typical efficiency 81.5%.
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
- Constant current design
- Universal AC input / Full range
- Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
- Fully isolated plastic case
- IP42 design
- Small and compact size
- Cooling by free air convection
- Protection:Short circuit
- No load power consumption <0.5W
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- RATED CURRENT
- 350mA
- OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
- 11~23V
- RATED POWER
- 8.05W
- NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- 29V
- 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 RANGENote.2
- 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC (Note.4)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- EFFICIENCY(Typ.)
- 81.5%
- 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 STANDARDSNote.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
Typical applications
- Display devices for decorative & advertising accessories (Note.5)
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FAQ
What LED loads is the APC-8-350 best suited for?
The APC-8-350 outputs a constant 350mA, which is the standard drive current for many commodity LED modules used in downlights and small area-lighting arrays. It operates over a CC voltage range of 11–23V, accommodating series LED strings whose total forward voltage falls within that window. Rated output power is 8.05W.
How many LEDs can the APC-8-350 drive in series?
The number of LEDs the APC-8-350 can drive depends entirely on each LED's forward voltage at 350mA. The driver's constant current voltage range is 11–23V, so it will regulate 350mA through any series string with a combined forward voltage between 11V and 23V.
Why would I choose 350mA over 250mA or 500mA in the APC-8 series?
The output current must match the LED string's rated forward current — selecting the wrong current will either under-drive or overdrive the LEDs. The APC-8-350's 350mA output suits LED modules explicitly rated for 350mA operation. If your LEDs are rated for 250mA or 500mA, the APC-8-250 or APC-8-500 would be the correct choice respectively, as both share the same compact form factor and universal input.
What is the operating temperature range of the APC-8-350?
The APC-8-350 is rated to operate from -15°C to +70°C, with output load derating required at higher ambient temperatures (refer to the derating curve). Storage temperature is -40°C to +80°C, and working humidity is 20–90% RH non-condensing.
How does the APC-8-350 compare to the rest of the APC-8 family?
All APC-8 models share identical physical dimensions (60 × 30 × 23.5mm), weight (0.05kg), universal 90–264VAC input, IP42 rating and Class II design. The APC-8-350 delivers 350mA over 11–23V (8.05W), while the APC-8-250 delivers 250mA over 16–32V (8W), the APC-8-500 delivers 500mA over 8–16V (8W), and the APC-8-700 delivers 700mA over 6–11V (7.7W). Model selection is driven by the LED string's required forward current.
Does the APC-8-350 require a ground connection?
No. The APC-8-350 uses a Class II double-insulated design, so it does not require a protective earth (ground) connection. This can simplify enclosure design in applications where grounding is impractical.
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