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Mean Well PSD-15C-05 DC-DC Converter - 15W - 36~72V in 5V out 3A
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PSD-15C-05 is the 5V output model of this series: rated current 3A, rated power 15W, typical efficiency 78%.
Features
- Protections:Short circuit/Over load /Over voltage/ Polarity
- Cooling by free air convection
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost
- High reliability
- 2 year warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 5V
- RATED CURRENT
- 3A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 3A
- RATED POWER
- 15W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 50mVp-p
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±2.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- SETUP, RISE, HOLD UP TIME
- 2.5s, 25ms, ----/12VDC/24VDC/48VDC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- C:36~72VDC(48VDC)
- EFFICIENCY(Typ.)
- 78%
- DC CURRENT(Typ.)
- 1.9A/12VDC 0.9A/24VDC 0.45A/48VDC
PROTECTION
- OVER LOAD
- 105% ~150% rated output power Protection type : hiccup mode ,recovery automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 5.75 ~ 6.75V Protection type : Shut off o/p voltage, clamping by zener diode
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -10 ~ +60℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -20 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.05%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, Period for 60min.each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:2.0KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms/500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMI CONDUCTION&RADIATION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32) CLASS B, EAC TP TC 020
- EMS IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,6,8,BS EN/EN55035, BS EN/EN61000-6-1,light industry level,EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 7598.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 740.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 94*49*25mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 81g;120pcs/10.72Kg/0.9CUFT
Test conditions and notes5
- 1.All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at normal input,rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2.Ripple & noise are measued at 20 MHz of bandwidth by using a 12inch twisted pair-wire termined with a 0.1μF & 47μF capacitor.
- 3.Tolerance:includes set up tolerance,line regulation and load regulation.
- 4.The power supply is considered a component which will be installed into a final equipment. All the EMC tests are been executed by mounting the unit on a 230mm*230mm metal plate with 1mm of thickness. The final equipment must be re-confirmed that it still meets EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.” (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )
- 5.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).
Technical drawings
Downloads
Certificates5
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the PSD-15C-05 to derive 5V power from a higher-voltage DC bus in industrial equipment?
This model is designed for 36-72VDC input and provides a constant 5V output up to 15W and 3A. That makes it relevant for low-power industrial or embedded electronics that need regulated 5V from a higher input range.
Is the PSD-15C-05 suitable for embedded computing or logic boards in a 48V-class system?
It can be a fit where the available source falls within the listed 36-72VDC range and the downstream electronics need 5V constant voltage. The 15W and 3A output rating keeps it in the low-power embedded category rather than higher-load 5V systems.
Can the PSD-15C-05 be used for 5V automation interfaces inside telecom or control cabinets?
It suits low-power 5V interfaces, controllers, and auxiliary electronics when the load is within 15W and 3A. The datasheet also specifies a 2.0KVAC input-to-output withstand voltage, which is relevant in cabinet-based industrial and IT power designs.
Would the PSD-15C-05 make sense for compact instrumentation or monitoring electronics?
Its compact 94.0 x 49.0 x 25.0 mm size and 0.081 kg weight support use in space-limited equipment. With 5V constant voltage output and 15W capacity, it is aligned with monitoring, logic, and signal-processing loads rather than larger 5V devices.
How does the PSD-15C-05 differ from the other PSD-15C models?
In the PSD-15C range, the 5V version is rated at 15W and 3A, the 12V version is rated at 15W and 1.25A, and the 24V version is rated at 14.4W and 0.6A. These models share the same 36-72VDC input family but provide different output ratings.
Is the PSD-15C-05 appropriate for outdoor or temperature-exposed installations?
The specified operating temperature range is -10C to +60C. No IP rating is shown in the provided specs, so outdoor suitability is not established by this listing.
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Other PSD-15C Models
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well PSD-15C-5 Switching Power Supply 15W 5V 3A | 15W | 5V | 3A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well PSD-15C-24 DC-DC Converter - 14.4W - 36~72V in 24V out 666mA | 14.4W | 24V | 0.6A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well PSD-15C-12 DC-DC Converter - 15W - 36~72V in 12V out 1.25A | 15W | 12V | 1.25A | IP20 | View |
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