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Mean Well APV-8-12 Power Supply 8W 12V 670mA

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Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42

SKU APV-8-12

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Overview

APV-8-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 0.67A, rated power 8.04W, typical efficiency 80%.

APV-8 series is one 8W AC/DC constant voltage mode single output LED power supply. It accepts the full range input 90~264VAC and provides three models with different output voltage, 5V, 12V, 24V, respectively, that the small wattage LED applications employ the most frequently. Exploiting Class II design (without FG pin) and adopting the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic enclosure, APV-8 ideally fits the entry-level LED applications.

Features

Constant voltage design
Universal AC input / Full range
Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
Fully isolated plastic case
IP42 design
Small and compact size
Cooling by free air convection
Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage
No load power consumption <0.5W
100% full load burn-in test
Low cost, high reliability
2 years warranty

Specifications

APV-8-12Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-09-04 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE: 12V
RATED CURRENT: 0.67A
CURRENT RANGE: 0 ~ 0.67A
RATED POWER: 8.04W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 250mVp-p
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.3: ±5.0%
LINE REGULATION: ±1.0%
LOAD REGULATION: ±2.0%
SETUP, RISE TIME: 500ms, 30ms / 230VAC 1500ms,30ms / 115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC (Note.6)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 80%
AC CURRENT: 0.15A/230VAC 0.3A/115VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.): COLD START 70A(twidth=120μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: 0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER LOAD: Above 105% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: 13.8 ~ 16V Protection type : Shut off o/p voltage, clamping by zener diode

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -30 ~ +70℃(Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 45℃)
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS^Note.8: UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08,BIS IS15885(except for 5V), BIS IS15885(R-62002178 made in India only), EAC TP TC 004, BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE: I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION: Compliance to BS EN/EN55032,BS EN/EN61000-3-2,BS EN/EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY: Compliance to BS EN/EN55035,BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV), EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF: 9638.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 1631.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 60*30*23.5mm(L*W*H)
PACKING: 0.05Kg;144pcs/7.6Kg/0.79CUFT

Certifications & ratings

IP level: IP42

Test conditions and notes10

1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
5. The power supply is considered as a component that will be operated in combination with final equipment. Since EMC performance will be affected by the complete installation, the final equipment manufacturers must re-qualify EMC Directive on the complete installation again. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
6. When applying DC voltage for input, please connect the brown input wire to the positive side whereas blue input wire to the negative side.
7. This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU and China.(In the EU and China the LPF/NPF/XLG/XLC/XLN series are recommended.)
8. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
9. Products sourced from the Americas regions may not have the ENEC/BIS logo. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
10. For any application note and IP water proof function installation caution, please refer our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf

Technical drawings

APV-8-12 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Display devices for decorative & advertising accessories (Note.7)
General-purpose electronics operated in dusty or damp environments

Downloads

Certificates2

UL Certificate (APV-8)(EN) PDF Download

EMC Certificate (APV-8)(EN) PDF Download

Test reports1

Test Report (APV-8-12)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What LED lighting tasks suit the APV-8-12 at 8W and 12V?

The APV-8-12 outputs 12V at 0.67A for a maximum of 8.04W. Its compact 60.0 × 30.0 × 23.5 mm size makes it suited to very short 12V LED strip accent lighting, individual 12V LED panel spotlights, and small 12V LED signage elements where space is limited and load is well under 8W.

How long a 12V LED strip can the APV-8-12 support?

The APV-8-12 provides 8.04W at 12V. At a strip rated 4.8 W/m, that supports approximately 1.7 m. Divide 8.04W by your strip's rated power per meter to find the maximum run length, and check your strip's rated power per meter before specifying.

Is the APV-8-12 suitable for use in enclosed LED fixture housings?

Yes, with care. The APV-8-12 weighs only 0.05 kg and measures 60.0 × 30.0 × 23.5 mm. It operates from -30°C to +70°C, with output derating at higher ambient temperatures per the derating curve. Its IP42 rating means it should be kept away from moisture, and ventilation should be provided within any enclosure to avoid heat buildup. The datasheet notes it is not intended for LED luminaire applications in the EU and China.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well APV-8-24 Power Supply 8W 24V 340mA	8.16W	24V	0.34A	IP42	View
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Customer reviews

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Reviewed by 11 customers across the APV series

Great for LED strip runs
By Tane W.|2026-06-20✓ Verified Buyer
Model: APV-35-24Quantity: 6
Used the APV-35-24 to drive 5m of warm-white strip — dead quiet, no flicker on dimming.
Compact and cool
By Priya S.|2026-06-05✓ Verified Buyer
Model: APV-25-24Quantity: 3
Fits our enclosures nicely. Runs slightly warm at full load but well within spec.
Reliable CV driver
By Workshop NZ|2026-05-12
Model: APV-16-24Quantity: 20
Standard part for our signage jobs now. Zero returns.

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