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Mean Well GST18A05-P1J Power Supply 15W 5V 3A
Overview
GST18A05-P1J is the 5V output model of this series: rated current 3.0A, typical efficiency 81%.
GST18A is a highly reliable, 18W desktop style single-output green adaptor series. This product is a classⅠ power unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and adopting the input range from 85VAC to 264VAC. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 5VDC and 48VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of consumer electronic devices. With the efficiency up to 89% and the extremely low no-load power consumption below 0.075W, GST18A is compliant with USA EISA 2007/DoE, Canada NRCan, Australia and New Zealand MEPS, Korea K-MEPS, EU ErP, and Code of Conduct(CoC) Version 5. The supreme feature allows the adaptor to save the energy when it is either under the operating mode or the standby mode. The entire series utilizes the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic case.GST18A is certified for the international safety regulations.
Features
- Global certificates
- Universal AC input / Full range
- 3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14,ClassⅠpower unit
- No load power consumption< 0.075W
- Energy efficiency Level Ⅵ
- Comply with EISA 2007/DoE,NRCan,Korea K-MEPS, AU/NZ MEPS,EU ErP and CoC Version 5
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage
- Fully enclosed plastic case
- Pass LPS
- -30~+70℃ wide range working temperature
- LED indicator for power on
- Various DC plug quick adaptor accessory available (Plug kit sold sperately, please refer to : https://www.meanwell.com/upload/pdf/DC_plug.pdf)
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- SAFETY MODEL NO.
- GST18A05
- DC VOLTAGENote.2
- 5V
- RATED CURRENT
- 3.0A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 3.0A
- RATED POWER (max.)
- 15W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.3
- 80mVp-p
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.4
- ±5.0%
- LINE REGULATIONNote.5
- ±1.0%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.6
- ±5.0%
- SETUP, RISE, HOLD UP TIME
- 1000ms, 30ms, 50ms/230VAC 1500ms, 30ms, 15ms/115VAC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.7
- 85 ~ 264VAC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 81%
- AC CURRENT
- 0.5A / 115VAC 0.3A / 230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (max.)
- Cold start 35A / 115VAC 65A / 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.)
- 0.75mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- 110 ~ 150% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 110 ~ 140% rated output voltage Protection type : Clamp by zener diode, output short
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +70℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDSNote. 8
- UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No.62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1 , CCC GB4943.1, PSE J62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1，BIS IS13252, KC K60950-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:4242VDC , I/P-FG:2121VDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote. 9
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Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15/CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B Radiated emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15/CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B Harmonic current BS EN/EN61000-3-2,GB9254 Class A Voltage flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3 - EMC IMMUNITYNote. 9
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BS EN/EN55035
Parameter Standard Test Level ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact RF field susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2, 3V/m EFT bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 2, 1KV Surge susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line , 2KV/Line-FG Conducted susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2, 3V Magnetic field immunity BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 2, 3A/m Voltage dips , interruption BS EN/EN61000-4-11 ＞95% dip 0. 5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, ＞95% interruptions 250 periods
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 3879.7K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 668.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 93*54*36mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 209g; 60pcs/13.5Kg/1.02CUFT
CONNECTOR
- PLUG
- See page 4~5 ; Other type available by customer requested
- CABLE
- See page 4~5 ; Other type available by customer requested
Test conditions and notes8
- 1.All parameters are specified at 230VAC input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.DC voltage: The output voltage set at point measure by plug terminal & 50% load.
- 3.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF capacitor.
- 4.Tolerance: includes set up tolerance, line regulation, load regulation.
- 5.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 6.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
- 7.Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- 8.The power supply is considered as an independent unit, but the final equipment still need to re-confirm that the whole system complies with the 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 )
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Consumer electronic devices
- Telecommunication devices
- Office facilities
- Industrial equipments
Downloads
Certificates9
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the GST18A05-P1J for a 5V embedded controller or development board?
This power supply provides constant-voltage 5V output rated at 15W and up to 3A. It is appropriate for embedded electronics that require a regulated 5V source and stay within that 3A output limit.
Is the GST18A05-P1J suitable for 5V industrial interface modules or small automation electronics?
It can suit small industrial or automation devices that are designed for 5V constant-voltage input. The connected load should remain at or below 15W total and no more than 3A draw.
Can this model power 5V IT or communications accessories?
It is intended for equipment that needs 5V DC from a constant-voltage supply, with available output up to 3A. For compact IT or communications accessories in that range, the electrical fit depends on matching the 5V requirement and staying within 15W.
Is the GST18A05-P1J a fit for small 5V test, monitoring, or control devices?
Yes, it is aimed at low-power 5V DC loads where a constant-voltage source is required. Its 15W rating makes it more appropriate for smaller monitoring, control, or bench devices rather than higher-draw 5V equipment.
Can the GST18A05-P1J be used in outdoor or low-temperature environments?
The specified operating temperature range is -30°C to +70°C, which covers both low and elevated ambient temperatures. The provided specs do not list an IP rating, so outdoor exposure or wet-location use is not confirmed by this data.
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Other GST18 Models
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well GST18B24-P1J Power Supply 18W 24V 750mA | 18W | 24V | 0.75A | IP20 | $16.17 | View |
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