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Mean Well DKE15C-05 DC-DC Converter - 15W - 36~72V in ±5V out 1.5A
Overview
DKE15C-05 is the ±5V output model of this series: rated power 15W, typical efficiency 79%.
Features
- 2:1 wide input range
- 4:1 wide input range(optionl)
- 1000VDC 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 / CE
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- ±5V
- CURRENT RANGE
- ±150 ~ ±1500mA
- RATED POWER
- 15W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 50mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.3%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- ±0.5%
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±2.0%
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY
- 150KHz min.
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 36~72VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 79%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 400mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 10mA
- FILTER
- Pi network
- PROTECTION
- Fuse recommended
PROTECTION (Note. 5)
- OVER CURRENT
- 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./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:1KVDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to EN55032 Class A, FCC part 15 Class A , EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8, light industry level, criteria A , EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 300Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 50.8*50.8*11.0mm or 2"*2"*0.43" inch (L*W*H)
- WEIGHT
- 65g
Test conditions and notes5
- 1.All parameters are specified at normal input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
- 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 4.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
- 5.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.
Technical drawings
Downloads
Datasheet1
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the DKE15C-05 for embedded control electronics in a 36-72VAC system?
Yes, this model is a fit for low-power embedded electronics that need a ±5V constant-voltage output from a 36-72VAC input range. Its 15W rating suits compact control, monitoring, and logic-support functions rather than higher-power loads.
Is the DKE15C-05 suitable for industrial monitoring or sensor interface circuits?
It can be used for low-power monitoring or interface circuits that specifically require a ±5V output. The converter is designed around a 36-72VAC input range and a 15W output class.
Can this model be used in telecom or OEM equipment with a higher input range?
Yes, the 36-72VAC input range makes it relevant where the available source is higher than the DKE15B family input window. It remains a 15W converter, so it is better suited to small electronics sections that need ±5V power.
Is the DKE15C-05 rated for outdoor conditions?
The listed operating temperature range is -25°C to +71°C, which supports use across a wide temperature span. However, no IP rating is given, so the published specs do not indicate direct outdoor or washdown protection.
How does the DKE15C-05 compare with the other DKE15C models?
All DKE15C versions are 15W units with 36-72VAC input. The DKE15C-05 is 5V at 1.5A, the DKE15C-12 is 12V at 625A, the DKE15C-15 is ±15V at 500A, and the DKE15C-24 is ±24V at 313A.
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