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Mean Well APC-8-500 Power Supply 8W 500mA

Name: Mean Well APC-8-500 Power Supply 8W 500mA
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: APC-8-500
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Overview

APC-8-500 is the model of this series: rated current 500mA, rated power 8W, typical efficiency 81%.

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-8-500Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-09-04 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 500mA
OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.3: 8~16V
RATED POWER: 8W
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 24V
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.): 81%
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-8-500 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-8-500)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What applications is the APC-8-500 designed for?

The APC-8-500 delivers a constant 500mA output, making it appropriate for LED downlights, compact signage modules, or small LED arrays that are rated for 500mA forward current. Its CC voltage range of 8–16V means it works with relatively short LED strings, and total output power is 8W.

How many LEDs can the APC-8-500 support in a series string?

The APC-8-500 regulates 500mA through any LED string whose total forward voltage falls between 8V and 16V. The actual number of LEDs depends on each LED's individual forward voltage at 500mA — no fixed LED count can be stated without knowing that specification.

Is the APC-8-500 a constant current or constant voltage driver?

The APC-8-500 is a constant current driver. It maintains a fixed 500mA output and allows the output voltage to float anywhere within its 8–16V operating range as required by the connected LED load. This is distinct from constant voltage drivers, which fix the output voltage and allow current to vary.

How does the APC-8-500 differ from the APC-8-700 for driving lower-voltage LED strings?

The APC-8-500 outputs 500mA over a CC range of 8–16V (8W), while the APC-8-700 outputs 700mA over a CC range of 6–11V (7.7W). Both overlap slightly near the lower end of the APC-8-500's range, but the key selection criterion is the LED string's rated forward current: 500mA LEDs require the APC-8-500, and 700mA LEDs require the APC-8-700.

What certifications and protections does the APC-8-500 include?

The APC-8-500 is approved to UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885, EAC TP TC 004 and BS EN/EN 62368-1. It has short circuit protection (hiccup mode, auto-recovery) and is rated IP42 for protection against solid particles larger than 1mm and limited dripping water. The Class II design eliminates the need for a protective earth connection.

How does the APC-8-500 compare to all APC-8 siblings?

All four APC-8 models use the same 60 × 30 × 23.5mm housing, 0.05kg weight, 90–264VAC universal input, IP42 rating and Class II design. Output specifications are: APC-8-250 at 250mA / 16–32V / 8W; APC-8-350 at 350mA / 11–23V / 8.05W; APC-8-500 at 500mA / 8–16V / 8W; APC-8-700 at 700mA / 6–11V / 7.7W. The correct model is whichever matches the LED string's rated forward current.

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