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Mean Well MDS06G-05 Medical Grade DC/DC Converter 6W - 18-75V input, 5V output 1.2A

5V6WDC/DCMedical Grade

SKU MDS06G-05

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Overview

MDS06G-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated power 6W, typical efficiency 80%.

MDS06 and MDD06 series are 6W isolated and regulated module type medical grade DC-DC converter with DIP 24 package. It features international standard pins, a high efficiency up to 84%, wide working temperature range -40~+90℃, 6KVDC or 4.2KVAC I/P-O/P high isolation voltage, compliance with IEC60601-1 medical standard, continuous-mode short circuit protection, etc. The models account for different input voltage 9~36V and 18~75V 4:1 wide input range, and various output voltage, 5V/12V/15V for single output and ±5V/±12V/±15V for dual output. Which are suitable for medical systems, ultra low leakage current.

Features

DIP 24 package with international standard pinout
4:1 wide input range
Low patient leakage current <5μA
Wide operating temperature range -40 ~ +90℃
Medical safety approved (2xMOPP) according to IEC60601-1
Protections: Short circuit (Continuous) / Overload / UVLO
6KVDC or 4.2KVAC high I/O isolation (Reinforced isolation)
3 years warranty

Specifications

MDS06G-05Specifications from the official datasheet (2025-07-28 edition)

INPUT

INPUT VOLTAGE (RANGE): Normal 24V,48V (18 ~ 75V)
INPUT CURRENT NO LOAD: 10mA
INPUT CURRENT FULL LOAD: 315mA
VOLTAGE RANGE: 18 ~ 75Vdc
SURGE VOLTAGE (100ms max.): F models : 50Vdc ; G models : 100Vdc
FILTER: Pi type
PROTECTION (Typ.): Fuse recommended. F models: 2A slow-blow Type, G models: 1A slow-blow Type

OUTPUT

OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 5V
OUTPUT CURRENT: 0 ~ 1200mA
EFFICIENCY (TYP.): 80%
CAPACITOR LOAD (MAX.)^{* For each output}: 330μF
VOLTAGE ACCURACY: ±2%
RATED POWER: 6W
RIPPLE & NOISE^Note.2: 100mVp-p
LINE REGULATION^Note.3: ±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION^Note.4: ±0.5%
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Typ.): 280KHz

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Protection type : Continuous, automatic recovery
OVERLOAD: 110 ~ 250% rated output power Protection type : Recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Start-up voltage: 8.8Vdc
UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Shutdown voltage: 8Vdc

ENVIRONMENT

COOLING: Free-air convection
WORKING TEMP.: -40 ~ +90℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
CASE TEMPERATURE: +105℃ max.
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: 0.05% / ℃ (0 ~ 71℃)
SOLDERING TEMPERATURE: 1.5mm from case of 3 ~ 5sec./265℃ max.
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC ( Note.5)

SAFETY STANDARDS: IEC60601-1(LVD) 3rd edition, EAC TP TC 020/2011(EAC TP TC 004 for 48Vin type only) approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:6KVDC or 4.2KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE: I/P-O/P:1000M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
ISOLATION CAPACITANCE (Typ.): 20pF
ISOLATION LEVEL: Primary-secondary: 2xMOPP when system input voltage is with 250VAC, 50/60Hz
EMC EMISSION: Parameter Standard Test Level

Conducted BS EN/EN55011 N/A
Radiated BS EN/EN55011 Class A without external components
EMC IMMUNITY: Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 ±15KV air
Radiated Susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 10V/m
EFT/Bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 ±2KV
Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 ±2KV Line-Line
Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 10Vrms(e.m.f.)
Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 30A/m

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Conducted	BS EN/EN55011	N/A
Radiated	BS EN/EN55011	Class A without external components

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	±15KV air
Radiated Susceptibility	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	10V/m
EFT/Bursts	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	±2KV
Surge	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	±2KV Line-Line
Conducted	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	10Vrms(e.m.f.)
Magnetic Field	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	30A/m

OTHERS

MTBF: >454Khrs MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
DIMENSION (L*W*H): 31.8*20.3*12.2mm (1.25*0.8*0.48 inch)
CASE MATERIAL: UL94V-0 plastic case
PACKING: 17g ; 15pcs/per tube, 750pcs/50 tube max./carton

Test conditions and notes5

1.All parameters are specified at normal input(F: 12Vdc, G: 24Vdc), rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μf & 47μf capacitor.
3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
4.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load for MDD06.
5.The final equipment must be re-confirm that it still meet EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.”(as available on http://www.meanwell.com)

Technical drawings

MDS06G-05 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

MDS06G-05 Plug Assignment — Plug Assignment

MDS06G-05 MDS06 & MDD06 series — MDS06 & MDD06 series

MDS06G-05 MDS06 & MDD06 series (2) — MDS06 & MDD06 series (2)

Typical applications

Downloads

Certificates2

Mean Well MDS(D)03-MDS(D)06-CE-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well MDD-MDS03-06-UK-dec Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well MDS06G-05 Test Report PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the MDS06G-05 for a 5V embedded controller or SBC inside industrial equipment?

Yes, it delivers a constant 5V output at up to 1.2A, for 6W total output power. That suits low-power 5V controller boards, embedded processors, and support electronics that stay within those electrical limits.

Is the MDS06G-05 a fit for 5V industrial sensors or communication modules?

It can be used for 5V industrial sensors, communication modules, or interface boards that need regulated constant voltage and draw up to 1.2A. The 18-75VDC input range also supports systems on higher-voltage DC buses than the 9-36VDC F models.

Can this converter power low-power medical electronics that require 5V?

The unit is specified as medical grade and provides 5V at up to 1.2A from a 6W converter platform. That makes it suitable for low-power 5V electronics in medical or diagnostic equipment where the load fits the stated output range.

Can the MDS06G-05 be used in outdoor cabinets or washdown areas?

Its operating temperature range is -40C to +90C (with derating at higher ambient temperatures per the derating curve), which supports wide-temperature operation. But no IP rating is listed, so these specs do not indicate protection against water or dust exposure in outdoor or washdown conditions.

What is the difference between the MDS06G-05, MDS06G-12, and MDS06G-15?

These MDS06G siblings all use the same 18-75VDC input range and 6W power class. The difference is the output: MDS06G-05 is 5V at 1.2A, MDS06G-12 is 12V at 0.5A, and MDS06G-15 is 15V at 0.4A.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well MDS06G-15 Medical Grade DC/DC Converter 6W - 18-75V input, 15V output 400mA	6W	15V	0.4A	IP20	View
Mean Well MDS06G-12 Medical Grade DC/DC Converter 6W - 18-75V input, 12V output 500mA	6W	12V	0.5A	IP20	View

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