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Mean Well SLW05A-05 DC-DC Converter - 5W - 9~18V in 5V out 1A

SKU SLW05A-05
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Overview

SLW05A-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 5W, typical efficiency 75%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 4:1 wide input range(option)
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • 3000VDC I/O isolation(option)
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Six-sided shield metal case
  • 100% burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

SLW05A-05Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-08-02 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
5V
CURRENT RANGE
100 ~ 1000mA
RATED POWER
5W
VOLTAGE ACCURACY
±2.0%
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
50mVp-p
LINE REGULATIONNote.3
±0.2%
LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
±0.5%
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
50KHz min.

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
9 ~ 18VDC
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
75%
DC CURRENT Full load
556mA
DC CURRENT No load
33mA
FILTER
Pi network
PROTECTION
Fuse recommended

PROTECTION (Note. 5)

OVER CURRENT
160 ~ 250% 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.
-25 ~ +71℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-25 ~ +105℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 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:1.5KVDC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
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
800khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
DIMENSION
50.8*25.4*11.27mm or 2"*1"*0.44" inch (L*W*H)
PACKING
31.2g ; 10pcs/per tube, 400pcs/40 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 10% 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

SLW05A-05 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
SLW05A-05 Packing
Packing

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FAQ

Can I use the SLW05A-05 for a 5V microcontroller or logic circuit in industrial equipment?

Yes, this model is designed for constant-voltage 5V output up to 5W. It accepts 9-18VDC input and provides a listed 1000mA output current, which suits low-power 5V logic, controller, or monitoring circuits within that input range.

Is the SLW05A-05 appropriate for low-power automation modules that need 5V from a 9-18VDC source?

Yes, if the module needs a regulated 5V output and stays within the converter's 5W rating. Its 9-18VDC full-range input makes it relevant for small automation or control loads powered from that DC window.

Can this converter be used in embedded systems where a little more output power than 3W is needed?

It provides 5W, which is higher than a 3W converter while still maintaining constant-voltage 5V output. The 50.8 × 25.4 × 11.27 mm body is larger than ultra-compact modules, so it fits applications where that footprint is acceptable.

Is the SLW05A-05 suitable for colder or warmer indoor environments?

The operating temperature range is -25°C to +71°C, which covers a broad range of indoor industrial conditions. No IP rating is listed, so the specs do not establish outdoor exposure resistance.

How does the SLW05A-05 compare with the other SLW05A output options?

The SLW05A series models shown here all have a 5W rating and 9-18VDC input range, but they differ by output. The SLW05A-05 is 5V with a listed 1000mA output current, the SLW05A-09 is 9V with 556mA, the SLW05A-12 is 12V with 417mA, and the SLW05A-15 is 15V with 333mA.

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Mean Well SLW05A-05 DC-DC Converter - 5W - 9~18V in 5V out 1A
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SLW05A-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 5W, typical efficiency 75%.

Features

  • 2:1 wide input range
  • 4:1 wide input range(option)
  • 1500VDC I/O isolation
  • 3000VDC I/O isolation(option)
  • Built-in EMI filter
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Six-sided shield metal case
  • 100% burn-in test
  • Low cost / High reliability
  • Approvals: FCC / EAC / CE / UKCA
  • 2 years warranty
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