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Mean Well SCW12C-05 DC-DC Converter - 12W 36~72V DC in 5V out 2.4A

SKU SCW12C-05
$19.11 USD
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Overview

SCW12C-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 12W, typical efficiency 84%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • Built-in remote ON/OFF control
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Five-sided shield metal case
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Modified models available: output 2.5V/3.3V
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

SCW12C-05Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-08-02 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
5V
CURRENT RANGE
480 ~ 2400mA
RATED POWER
12W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
50mVp-p
LINE REGULATIONNote.3
±0.5%
LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
±0.5%
VOLTAGE ACCURACY
±2.0%
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
400KHz min.
EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.)
1000uF

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
36 ~ 72VDC
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
84%
DC CURRENT Full load
320mA
DC CURRENT No load
25mA
FILTER
Pi network
PROTECTION
Fuse recommended

PROTECTION (Note. 5)

OVERLOAD
110 ~ 180% 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.
-40 ~ +71℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +105℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.05% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1 cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY

SAFETY STANDARDS
EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:1.5KVDC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
ISOLATION CAPACITANCE
2200pF max.
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class A, FCC part 15 Class A , EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8 light industry level, criteria A , EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

REMOTE CONTROL
Power ON: R.C. ~ -Vin > 4VDC or open ; Power OFF: R.C. ~ -Vin < 1VDC or short
MTBF
600Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
DIMENSION
31.8*20.3*12.2mm or 1.25"*0.80"*0.48" inch (L*W*H)
PACKING
17.5g ; 15pcs/per tube, 750pcs/50 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes5
  1. 1.All parameters are specified at normal input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
  2. 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
  3. 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
  4. 4.Load regulation is measured from 20% to 100% rated load.
  5. 5.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.

Technical drawings

SCW12C-05 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
SCW12C-05 Packing
Packing

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FAQ

Can I use the SCW12C-05 for a 5V embedded controller in industrial equipment?

Yes, it is a constant-voltage 5V converter for loads up to 2.4A and 12W. It is best suited to low-power embedded controllers and similar electronics when the available input is within 36-72VDC.

Is the SCW12C-05 suitable for powering 5V logic or interface circuits in automation systems?

It can be used for 5V logic or interface sections that stay within 2.4A output current and 12W total power. The converter is not meant for loads that need more than its rated 5V, 2.4A output.

Can this converter support a small 5V monitoring or communications module?

It is appropriate for low-power 5V monitoring or communications modules if the module operates on constant 5V and draws no more than 2.4A. The source side must also match the specified 36-72VDC input range.

How do I choose between the SCW12C-05, SCW12C-12, and SCW12C-15?

The SCW12C-05 provides 5V at 2.4A, the SCW12C-12 provides 12V at 1A, and the SCW12C-15 provides 15V at 0.8A. All are 12W, constant-voltage models with the same 36-72VDC input range, so the main difference is the required output voltage and available output current.

Is the SCW12C-05 rated for outdoor environments or wide temperature swings?

The operating temperature range is -40°C to +71°C (with load derating at higher temperatures per the derating curve), which supports use across a wide temperature span. No IP rating is provided, so the listed specs do not establish outdoor or washdown suitability.

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Mean Well SCW12C-05 DC-DC Converter - 12W 36~72V DC in 5V out 2.4A
Mean Well

Mean Well SCW12C-05 DC-DC Converter - 12W 36~72V DC in 5V out 2.4A

$19.11 USD

SCW12C-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 12W, typical efficiency 84%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • Built-in remote ON/OFF control
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Five-sided shield metal case
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Modified models available: output 2.5V/3.3V
  • 2 years warranty
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