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Mean Well RSDW20H-12 DC-DC Converter - 20W - 43~160V in 12V out 1.67A

compliance with EN50155 and EN45545 railway standards2:1 or 4:1 wide input rangeisolation 4000VDC1U low profilehalf encapsulated
SKU RSDW20H-12
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Overview

RSDW20H-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated power 20W, typical efficiency 90%.

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

RSDW20H-12Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-11-18 edition)

MODEL SELECTION TABLE

INPUT VOLTAGE (RANGE)
Normal 110V (43 ~ 160V)
INPUT CURRENT NO LOAD
3mA
INPUT CURRENT FULL LOAD
202mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
12V
OUTPUT CURRENT
1670mA
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
90%
CAPACITOR LOAD (MAX.)* For each output
1000μF

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
ParameterStandardTest Level
ConductedBS EN/EN55032Class B with external components
RadiatedBS EN/EN55032Class B with external components
EMC IMMUNITY
ParameterStandardTest Level
ESDBS EN/EN61000-4-2Level 2, ±8KV air, ±4KV contact
Radiated SusceptibilityBS EN/EN61000-4-3Level 2, 3V/m
EFT/BurstsBS EN/EN61000-4-4Level 1, 0.5KV
SurgeBS EN/EN61000-4-5Level 1, 0.5KV Line-Line
ConductedBS EN/EN61000-4-6Level 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. 1.All parameters are specified at normal input(F:24Vdc, G:48Vdc, H:110Vdc), rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
  2. 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μf & 47μf capacitor.
  3. 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
  4. 4.Load regulation is measured from 0% to 100% rated load.
  5. 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

RSDW20H-12 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
RSDW20H-12 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
RSDW20H-12 H models(43~160Vin)
H models(43~160Vin)
RSDW20H-12 ※Required external componets to meet BS…
※Required external componets to meet BS…
RSDW20H-12 Packing
Packing

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-12 for 12V industrial controllers or relay modules?

Yes, if the load needs a regulated 12V output and stays within 1.67A and 20W. This model is a constant-voltage 12V converter with a 43-160Vdc input range for systems operating inside that specified input window.

Is this a good fit for 12V automation sensors, HMIs, or panel devices?

It is suited to 12V automation devices that require up to 1.67A, with total load power not exceeding 20W. The compact 50.8 × 25.4 × 10.2 mm size and 2" × 1" package can also help where panel space is limited.

Can the RSDW20H-12 be used in railway or transit electronics that need 12V power?

It can be considered for 12V railway or transit electronics when the load is within 1.67A and 20W. The datasheet lists compliance with the EN50155 railway standard (including EN61373 and EN50121-3-2) and 3KVDC input-to-output isolation.

Is this converter meant for indoor use only, or can it handle wider temperature swings?

The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, so it can handle broad temperature variation within those limits. No IP rating is provided, so exposed outdoor use should rely on a suitable enclosure rather than the converter alone.

What is the difference between the RSDW20H-12 and the other models in the same series?

The RSDW20H-05, RSDW20H-12, and RSDW20H-15 all share 20W power, 43-160Vdc input, 50.8 × 25.4 × 10.2 mm dimensions, 0.035 kg weight, and -40°C to +85°C operation. Their outputs differ: 5V at 4A for the -05, 12V at 1.67A for the -12, and 15V at 1.33A for the -15.

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Mean Well RSDW20H-12 DC-DC Converter - 20W - 43~160V in 12V out 1.67A

$40.74 USD

RSDW20H-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated power 20W, typical efficiency 90%.

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

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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