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Mean Well SPU03M-15 DC-DC Converter - 3W - 21.6~26.4V in 12V out

SKU SPU03M-15
$7.57 USD
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Overview

SPU03M-15 is the model of this series: rated power 3W, typical efficiency 86%.

Features

  • 3000VDC I/O isolation
  • Internal SMD technology
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protection: Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Non-conductive plastic case
  • Single in line package
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

SPU03M-15Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-08-02 edition)

OUTPUT

DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE
15V
CURRENT RANGE
20 ~ 200mA
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
86%
RATED POWER
3W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
50mVp-p
LINE REGULATIONNote.3
±1.2% for 1% input variation
LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
±8.0%
VOLTAGE ACCURACY
±2.0%
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
60KHz min.

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
10.8 ~ 13.2V
NORMAL VOLTAGE
12V
INPUT CURRENT Full load
300mA
INPUT CURRENT No load
30mA
FILTER
Capacitor type
PROTECTION
Fuse recommended

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD
Momentary Protection type : Broken
SHORT CIRCUIT
Momentary Protection type : Broken

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-40 ~ +90℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +105℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1 cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3KVDC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
ISOLATION CAPACITANCE
80pF max.
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class B, FCC part 15 Class B , 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

MTBF
700khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
DIMENSION
19.6*7.5*10.2mm or 0.77"*0.30"*0.40" inch (L*W*H)
PACKING
2.9g ; 25 pcs/per tube, 4000 pcs/ 160 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes4
  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.

Technical drawings

SPU03M-15 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
SPU03M-15 Packing
Packing

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FAQ

Can I use the SPU03M-15 to generate 12V for low-power automation electronics from a 21.6~26.4V source?

No, the SPU03M-15 is rated for 10.8~13.2V input and provides a constant 15V output at 3W. It is suitable for low-power automation, embedded, or control electronics that run on a regulated 15V rail from a 12V source.

Is the SPU03M-15 suitable for 12V interface or monitoring circuits in industrial equipment?

It is a 3W constant-voltage 15V model, so it fits low-power interface, signaling, or monitoring sections rather than larger loads. The defined input range is 10.8~13.2V, which is the key system-matching requirement.

Can this model fit inside space-limited embedded hardware?

Yes, the converter measures 19.6 × 10.2 × 7.5 mm and weighs 0.0029 kg. Those dimensions support compact placement in embedded control boards and tightly packed electronic assemblies.

Would the SPU03M-15 work for a small 12V auxiliary rail in telecom or IT systems?

For low-power 15V support electronics, the 3W rating makes it appropriate for auxiliary use. It is intended for designs that have 10.8~13.2V input available and need a regulated constant-voltage 15V output.

Can the SPU03M-15 be used in very hot or very cold operating areas?

The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +90°C. The provided specifications do not include an IP rating, so environmental sealing or outdoor exposure performance is not defined.

How does the SPU03M-15 differ from other SPU03M converters?

The SPU03M-15 is 3W with 15V output and listed 20~200mA output current. In the same series, the SPU03M-05 is 3W with 5V output and listed 60~600mA output current, and the SPU03M-12 is 3W with 12V output and listed 25~250mA output current.

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Mean Well SPU03M-15 DC-DC Converter - 3W - 21.6~26.4V in 12V out
Mean Well

Mean Well SPU03M-15 DC-DC Converter - 3W - 21.6~26.4V in 12V out

$7.57 USD

SPU03M-15 is the model of this series: rated power 3W, typical efficiency 86%.

Features

  • 3000VDC I/O isolation
  • Internal SMD technology
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protection: Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Non-conductive plastic case
  • Single in line package
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • 2 years warranty
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