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Mean Well RSDW20H-05 DC-DC Converter - 20W - 43~160V in 5V out 4A
Overview
RSDW20H-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 20W, typical efficiency 88.5%.
RSDW20 and RDDW20 series are 20W module type DC-DC reliable railway converter with 2"x1" package. It features international standard pins, a high efficiency up to 90%, wide working temperature range -40~+85℃, 1.5KVDC(F/G models)/3KVDC(H models) I/P-O/P isolation voltage, compliance with EN50155 railway standard, continuous-mode short circuit protection, etc. The models account for different input voltage 9~36V, 18~75V and 43~160V 4:1 wide input range, and various output voltage, 3.3V/5V/12V/15V for single output and ±5V/±12V/±15V for dual outputs, which are suitable for railway, trams, buses and also can be used in the harsh environment with high vibration, high dust, extremely low or high temperature, etc.
Features
- Compliance with EN50155 railway standard
- DIP 2"x1" package with standard pinout
- 4:1 wide input range
- Wide operating temperature range -40 ~ +85℃
- No minimum load required
- Full encapsulated
- Protections: Short circuit (Continuous) / Overload / Over voltage / Input under voltage
- 1.5KVDC,3KVDC I/O isolation by models
- Remote ON/OFF control
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
MODEL SELECTION TABLE
- INPUT VOLTAGE (RANGE)
- Normal 110V (43 ~ 160V)
- INPUT CURRENT NO LOAD
- 3mA
- INPUT CURRENT FULL LOAD
- 205mA
- OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- 5V
- OUTPUT CURRENT
- 4000mA
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88.5%
- CAPACITOR LOAD (MAX.)* For each output
- 5600μF
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 43~160Vdc
- SURGE VOLTAGE (100ms max.)
- 24Vin models : 50Vdc, 48Vin models : 100Vdc, 110Vin models : 200Vdc
- FILTER
- Pi type
- PROTECTION
- Fuse recommended. 24Vin models: 4A delay time Type, 48Vin models: 2A delay time Type, 110Vin models: 0.8A delay time Type
OUTPUT
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±1.5%
- RATED POWER
- 20W
- RIPPLE & NOISENote.2
- 60mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.2%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- Single output models: ±0.5%, Dual output models:±1%
- CROSS REGULATION
- ±5% @ 25%~100% load
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Typ.)
- F/G: Single output 350KHz, Dual output 400KHz H: 250KHz
- EXTERNAL TRIM ADJ. RANGE (Typ.)
- ±10% (Single output model only)
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Protection type : Continuous, automatic recovery
- OVERLOAD
- 110 ~ 160% rated output power Protection type : Recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- Protection type : Clamp by diode
- UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Start-up voltage
- 24Vin: 8.8Vdc, 48Vin: 17Vdc, 110Vin: 40Vdc
- UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Shutdown voltage
- 24Vin: 8Vdc, 48Vin: 16Vdc, 110Vin: 38Vdc
FUNCTION
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON: >5.5~75Vdc or open circuit (F/G models) ; >3.5~75Vdc or open circuit (H models) Power OFF: <1.2Vdc or short (F/G/H models)
ENVIRONMENT
- COOLING
- Free-air convection
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +85℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- CASE TEMPERATURE
- +105℃ max.
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- 0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 71℃)
- SOLDERING TEMPERATURE
- 1.5mm from case of 1 ~ 3sec./260℃ max.
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC ( Note.5)
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- EAC TP TC 020/2011(EAC TP TC 004 for 48Vin/110Vin type only) approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- F/G: I/P-O/P 1.5KVDC, H: I/P-O/P 3KVDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- ISOLATION CAPACITANCE (Typ.)
- 1000pF
- EMC EMISSION
-
Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted BS EN/EN55032 Class B with external components Radiated BS EN/EN55032 Class B with external components - EMC IMMUNITY
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Parameter Standard Test Level ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 2, ±8KV air, ±4KV contact Radiated Susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2, 3V/m EFT/Bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 1, 0.5KV Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 1, 0.5KV Line-Line Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2, 3V(e.m.f.) - RAILWAY STANDARD
- EN50155 including EN61373 for shock & vibration, EN50121-3-2 for EMC
OTHERS
- MTBF
- F/G: 720Khrs ; H: 880Khrs MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
- DIMENSION (L*W*H)
- 50.8*25.4*10.2mm (2*1*0.4 inch)
- CASE MATERIAL
- Black coated copper with Non-Conductive Base
- PACKING
- 35g ; 12pcs/per tube, 300pcs/25 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes5
- 1.All parameters are specified at normal input(F:24Vdc, G:48Vdc, H:110Vdc), rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μf & 47μf capacitor.
- 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 4.Load regulation is measured from 0% to 100% rated load.
- 5.The final equipment must be re-confirm that it still meet EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.”(as available on http://www.meanwell.com)
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Bus, tram, metro or railway system
- Telecom/datacom system
- Wireless network
- Industrial control facility
- Instrument
- Analyzer
- Highly vibrating, heavily dusty, extremely low or high temperature harsh environment
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FAQ
Can I use the RSDW20H-05 to power 5V industrial control electronics from a 43-160Vdc source?
Yes. The RSDW20H-05 is a constant-voltage converter with a 5V output, up to 4A output current, and 20W rated power, so it fits 5V control electronics that stay within those limits. Its 43-160Vdc input range supports systems operating in that specified input window.
Is this converter suitable for 5V embedded computers or monitoring modules in rail-related equipment?
It can be used for 5V embedded or monitoring loads when the load requires up to 4A and 20W. The unit is specified for EN50155 railway compliance (including EN61373 and EN50121-3-2) and has 3KVDC input-to-output isolation, which makes it relevant for rail-related applications using those standards.
Can this model run 5V sensors, data loggers, or communication boards in automation cabinets?
It is designed as a 5V constant-voltage output model and can supply up to 4A, with a total power limit of 20W. That makes it appropriate for 5V sensors, data loggers, and communication boards that fit within those electrical limits.
Is the RSDW20H-05 suitable for outdoor or harsh-temperature installations?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, so it is suited to equipment exposed to wide temperature variation within that range. No IP rating is listed in the provided specs, so outdoor suitability depends on using it in a properly protected enclosure.
How does the RSDW20H-05 compare with the other RSDW20H models?
All RSDW20H siblings are 20W models with the same 43-160Vdc input range, 50.8 × 25.4 × 10.2 mm dimensions, 0.035 kg weight, and -40°C to +85°C operating temperature. The difference is the output: the RSDW20H-05 provides 5V at 4A, the RSDW20H-12 provides 12V at 1.67A, and the RSDW20H-15 provides 15V at 1.33A.
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