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Mean Well APV-25-5 Power Supply 16W 5V 3.5A

4.6 (11 reviews)
Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42
SKU APV-25-5
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Overview

APV-25-5 is the 5V output model of this series: rated current 3.5A, rated power 17.5W, typical efficiency 75.5%.

Features

  • Constant voltage mode power supply
  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Withstand 300VAC Surge input for 5 seconds
  • Protections: Short circuit / Over load / Over voltage
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Small and compact size
  • IP42 design
  • Class 2 power unit
  • Pass LPS
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost, high reliability
  • Display devices for decorative & advertising accessories (Note.9)
  • General-purpose electronics operated in dusty or damp environments
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

APV-25-5Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-09-04 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
5V
RATED CURRENT
3.5A
CURRENT RANGE
0 ~ 3.5A
RATED POWER
17.5W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
120mVp-p
VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
Β±5.0%
LINE REGULATION
Β±1.0%
LOAD REGULATION
Β±2.0%
SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
1500ms, 30ms / 230VAC 1500ms,30ms / 115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
20ms/230VAC 12ms/115VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
75.5%
AC CURRENT
0.4A/230VAC 0.8A/115VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
COLD START 45A(twidth=310ΞΌs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
9 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 15 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

OVER LOAD
Above 105% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE
5.75 ~ 6.95V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover

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
Β±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL8750 , CSA-C22.2 No. 250.0-13, BIS IS15885, EAC TP TC 004,IP42 BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55032,BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class A,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
5489.6K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 600.0K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
84*57*29.5mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.13Kg; 72pcs / 10.4Kg / 0.92CUFT
Test conditions and notes9
  1. 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  2. 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. 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
  5. 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. 6. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
  7. 7. 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).
  8. 8. 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
  9. 9. 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.)

Technical drawings

APV-25-5 Block Diagram
Block Diagram

Downloads

FAQ

What 5V LED loads can the APV-25-5 drive?

The APV-25-5 outputs 5V at 3.5A for a maximum of 17.5W. It suits larger 5V addressable LED strip installations, multi-segment 5V pixel LED displays, and 5V LED panel boards where the total load is at or below 17.5W.

How does the APV-25-5 compare to the APV-16-5 and APV-35-5 at 5V output?

The APV-25-5 datasheet covers only the APV-25 series, so check the APV-16-5 and APV-35-5 ratings on their own datasheets. The APV-25-5 provides 17.5W at 3.5A from 90–264VAC in an 84.0 Γ— 57.0 Γ— 29.5 mm enclosure. Choose based on total wattage required.

How long a 5V LED strip can the APV-25-5 support?

The APV-25-5 delivers 17.5W at 5V. At a strip rated 5 W/m, that supports approximately 3.5 m. Divide 17.5W by your strip's rated power per meter to find your specific limit, and check your strip's rated power per meter before specifying.

Is the APV-25-5 suitable for indoor retail environments?

Yes. The APV-25-5 operates from -30Β°C to +70Β°C (with derating at higher temperatures per the derating curve) and is rated IP42, making it appropriate for enclosed indoor retail and commercial settings. Its IP42 rating means it is not suitable for outdoor, wet, or splash-exposed locations without additional enclosure protection.

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Mean Well APV-25-24 Power Supply 25W 24V 1.05A 25.2W 24V 1.05A IP42 View
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Mean Well APV-25-36 Power Supply 25W 36V 700mA 25.2W 36V 0.7A IP42 View
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Customer reviews

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Reviewed by 11 customers across the APV series

  1. Great for LED strip runs

    By Tane W.|2026-06-20βœ“ Verified Buyer
    Model: APV-35-24Quantity: 6

    Used the APV-35-24 to drive 5m of warm-white strip β€” dead quiet, no flicker on dimming.

  2. Compact and cool

    By Priya S.|2026-06-05βœ“ Verified Buyer
    Model: APV-25-24Quantity: 3

    Fits our enclosures nicely. Runs slightly warm at full load but well within spec.

  3. 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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Mean Well APV-25-5 Power Supply 16W 5V 3.5A
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Mean Well APV-25-5 Power Supply 16W 5V 3.5A

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APV-25-5 is the 5V output model of this series: rated current 3.5A, rated power 17.5W, typical efficiency 75.5%.

Features

  • Constant voltage mode power supply
  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Withstand 300VAC Surge input for 5 seconds
  • Protections: Short circuit / Over load / Over voltage
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Small and compact size
  • IP42 design
  • Class 2 power unit
  • Pass LPS
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • Low cost, high reliability
  • Display devices for decorative & advertising accessories (Note.9)
  • General-purpose electronics operated in dusty or damp environments
  • 2 years warranty

Model

  • 8W 5V
  • 12W 5V
  • 16W 5V
  • 25W 5V
  • 35W 5V
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