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

4.6 (11 reviews)

Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42

SKU APV-8E-12

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Overview

APV-8E-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 0.67A, rated power 8.04W, typical efficiency 77.5%.

APV-8E series is one 8W AC/DC constant voltage mode single output LED power supply. It accepts input 180~264VAC 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-8E ideally fits the entry-level LED applications.

Features

Constant voltage design
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-8E-12Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-01-08 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
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 180 ~ 264VAC 254 ~ 370VDC (Note.6)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF>0.5/230VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 77.5%
AC CURRENT: 0.15A/230VAC
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: EAC TP TC 004,BS EN/EN62368-1 approved; design refer to UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08;
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: 9174.1K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 1431.3K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 60*30*23.5(L*W*H)
PACKING: 0.05Kg; 144pcs/7.6Kg/0.79CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Marked features: SELV, IP42

Test conditions and notes9

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. 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. This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU.(In the EU the LPF/NPF/XLG series are recommended.)
9. 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-8E-12 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Suitable for LED related fixture or appliance (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices)(Note.8)

Downloads

Datasheet1

APV-8E-12 datasheetAPV-8E-SPEC.PDF · 2024-01-08 edition PDF Download

Certificates2

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

ENEC Certificate(APV-8E)(EN) PDF Download

Test reports1

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

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What is the input voltage range of the APV-8E-12, and where is it designed for use?

The APV-8E-12 accepts 180–264VAC, making it suited to high-mains regions at 230–240V. It does not support 100–120V supplies used in North America or Japan. Listed safety approvals are EAC TP TC 004 and BS EN/EN62368-1.

What LED lighting tasks can the APV-8E-12 cover?

The APV-8E-12 outputs 12V at 0.67A for 8.04W maximum from 180–264VAC mains. It suits short 12V LED strip accent runs, individual 12V LED spotlight modules, and small 12V LED signage elements where total load stays within 8.04W. The datasheet notes it is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU.

Is the APV-8E-12 rated for damp indoor locations in Europe?

The APV-8E-12 carries an IP42 rating, which protects against solid particles larger than 1 mm and dripping water. Its working humidity is 20–90% RH non-condensing, so it suits indoor spaces free of condensation. It is not suited to outdoor or wet-location LED applications.

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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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