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Mean Well LDDS-500HWB DC/DC LED Driver CC 500mA - Step-down Wire Type - 3 in 1 Dimmable

constant currentstep downhigh efficiency up to 97%IP67wire style

SKU LDDS-500HWB

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Overview

LDDS-500HWB is the model of this series: typical efficiency 95%. Type B: 3 in 1 Dimming function.

LDDS-H series is a 45W DC/DC LED driver featuring constant current output. LDDS-H operates from 12~56VDC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 250mA and 1000mA. With the high efficiency up to 96%, The 94V-0 flame retardant plastic case with fully-potted to enhance the heat dissipation allows this series to fit for class Ⅲ commercial track light or DC bus lighting application.

Features

DC/DC step-down converter
Constant current output: 250mA to 1000mA
Wide input voltage: 12 ~ 56VDC(48V typ.)
Wide output LED forward string voltage: 2 ~ 45VDC
High efficiency up to 96%
Built-in EMI filter, comply with BS EN/EN55015
3 in 1 dimming and remote ON/OFF control.
Protections: Short circuit / Over temperature / Over current
Cooling by free air convection
Compact size and Fully encapsulated
Suitable for driving illumination LED
5 years warranty

Specifications

LDDS-500HWBSpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-08-20 edition)

OUTPUT

CURRENT RANGE: 500mA
VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 2 ~ 45VDC
CURRENT ACCURACY (Typ.): ±5% at 48VDC input (or 24VDC)
RIPPLE & NOISE(max.)^Note.2: 350mVp-p
SWITCHING FREQENCY: 40KHz ~ 1000KHz
EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.): 2.2uF

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE: 12 ~ 56VDC
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)^Note.3: 95%
DC CURRENT Full load^Note.3: 400mA
DC CURRENT No load: 6mA
FILTER: Capacitor

REMOTE ON/OFF & 3 IN 1 DIMMING

PWM FREQUENCY: 100 ~ 1KHz (4mA at PWM dimming off)
3 IN 1 DIMMING: 0 ~ 10V / PWM / Resistor Dimming

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Regulated at rated output current Protection type: Can be continued, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER TEMPERATURE: Tj 150℃ typically(IC1) detect on main control IC Protection type : Shut down, recovers automatically after temperature goes down

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -40 ~ + 55℃(Refer to derating curve) @ full load
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.03% / ℃
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1 cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
OPERATING CASE TEMP. (max.): 90℃

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS: EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved
EMC EMISSION: Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY: Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,6,8, light industry level, criteria A, EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF: 650Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 47*12*7mm or 1.85"*0.47"*0.28" inch (L*W*H)
PACKING: LDDS-HW: 9.5g, 36pcs/box, 0.43kg/box. 12 box per carton/6kg LDDS-HWB: 9.4g, 36pcs/box, 0.43kg/box. 12 box per carton/6kg
POTTING MATERIAL: Expoxy(UL94-V0)

MODEL ENCODING

Blank: Remote ON/OFF control
B (this model): 3 in 1 Dimming function

Test conditions and notes5

1.All parameters are specified at normal input(48VDC), rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μf capacitor.
3.Test condition: 48VDC input, 36VDC output without Dimming.
4.Output voltage will always step down 4 volts from input DC voltage.
5.The output of LDDS-H should not be connected to the input of the same unit or output from other sources.

Technical drawings

LDDS-500HWB Derating Curve — Derating Curve

LDDS-500HWB Standard Application(LDDS-HW series)(Remote — Standard Application(LDDS-HW series)(Remote

LDDS-500HWB 3 in 1 Dimming Control(LDDS-HWB — 3 in 1 Dimming Control(LDDS-HWB

LDDS-500HWB Efficiency VS Output Voltage(Number — Efficiency VS Output Voltage(Number

LDDS-500HWB Pin Configuration — Pin Configuration

Typical applications

Downloads

Datasheet1

LDDS-500HWB datasheetLDDS-H-SPEC.PDF · 2026-08-20 edition PDF Download

Certificates3

Mean Well LDDS-H EMC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well LDDS-xxxHWx-CE-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well LDDS-xxxHWx-UK-dec Certificate PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the LDDS-500HWB for a dimmable 500mA LED downlight?

Yes, if the downlight is specified for 500mA constant current operation. This model is a constant current step-down driver with a 2-45V range, and the HWB version adds 3 in 1 dimming (0-10V, PWM or resistor).

Is the LDDS-500HWB a good match for dimmable LED signage modules?

It can be, when the signage modules require 500mA constant current rather than a constant voltage feed. The driver regulates current across 2-45V, so the module voltage needs to fall within that range and the application needs to be designed around constant current operation.

Can this driver be used with a compact small LED array that needs dimming?

Yes, for small LED arrays that call for 500mA constant current and operate within the 2-45V output range. Its compact 47 x 12 x 7 mm package and 3 in 1 dimming are useful when space and dimming control both matter.

What should I check before pairing the LDDS-500HWB with an LED array?

Verify that the array requires 500mA constant current and that the total LED forward voltage stays within the 2-45V output range. The number of LEDs depends on each LED forward voltage, so the correct fit is based on current and total voltage, not a fixed count.

Is the LDDS-500HWB appropriate for outdoor or temperature-sensitive applications?

This driver operates from -40°C to +55°C at full load, with derating above that, and 20% to 90% RH non-condensing. The datasheet gives no IP rating, so it is not specified for exposed outdoor use; the full fixture must keep it within these conditions.

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