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Mean Well RDDW20UW-15 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 15 and -15V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 667mA
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Overview
RDDW20UW-15 is the ±15V output model of this series: rated power 20W, typical efficiency 89%.
RSDW20UW and RDDW20UW series are 20W module type DC-DC reliable railway converter with 2"x1" package. It features international standard pins, a high efficiency up to 89%, wide working temperature range -40~+95℃, 3KVAC I/P-O/P isolation voltage, meet EN50155 with external circuits, continuous-mode short circuit protection, etc. The models account for 8.5~160VDC 18:1 ultra-wide input range, and various output voltage, 5V/12V/15V for single output and ±12V/±15V/±24V for dual outputs, which are suitable for railway, trams, buses and also can be used in the harsh environment with high vibration, high dust, extremely low or high temperature, etc.
Features
- Compliance with railway standard EN50155
- DIP 2"x1" package with standard pinout
- 18:1(8.5~160Vdc) ultra-wide input range
- Wide operating temperature range -40 ~ +95℃
- No minimum load required
- Full encapsulated
- Protections: Short circuit (Continuous) / Overload / Over Voltage / Input under voltage
- 3KVAC I/O isolation
- Operating altitude up to 5000 meters (Note.5)
- Remote ON/OFF control
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
MODEL SELECTION TABLE
- INPUT VOLTAGE (RANGE)
- Normal 12V,24V,48V,72V,96V,110V (8.5 ~ 160V)
- INPUT CURRENT NO LOAD
- 9mA
- INPUT CURRENT FULL LOAD
- 312mA
- OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- ±15V
- OUTPUT CURRENT
- ±0 ~ 667mA
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 89%
- CAPACITOR LOAD (MAX.)* For each output
- *680μF
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 8.5 ~ 160Vdc
- SURGE VOLTAGE (100ms max.)
- 200Vdc
- FILTER
- Pi type
- PROTECTION
- 4A fast acting fuse
OUTPUT
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±1.0%
- RATED POWER
- 20W
- RIPPLE & NOISENote.2
- 100mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.2%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- Single output models: ±0.3%, Dual output models:±1%
- CROSS REGULATION
- ±5% @ 25%~100% load
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Typ.)
- 200KHz
- EXTERNAL TRIM ADJ. RANGE (Typ.)
- -20% ~ +15% (Single output model only)
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Protection type : Continuous, automatic recovery
- OVERLOAD
- 110 ~ 180% rated output power Protection type : Recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- Protection type : Clamp by diode
- UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Start-up voltage
- 9Vdc
- UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT Shutdown voltage
- 8Vdc
FUNCTION
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON: >4.0~160Vdc or open circuit Power OFF: <1.2Vdc or short
ENVIRONMENT
- COOLING
- Free-air convection
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +95℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- CASE TEMPERATURE
- +105℃ max. (+110℃ thermal shutdown)
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -55 ~ +125℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- 0.03% / ℃ (0 ~ 95℃)
- SOLDERING TEMPERATURE
- 1.5mm from case of 1 ~ 3sec./260℃ max.
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
- OPERATING ALTITUDENote.5
- 5000 meters
SAFETY & EMC ( Note.6)
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- ISOLATION CAPACITANCE (Typ.)
- 20pF
- EMC EMISSION
-
Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted BS EN/EN50121-3-2 Class A/B with external components Radiated BS EN/EN50121-3-2 N/A - EMC IMMUNITY
-
Parameter Standard Test Level ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, ±8KV air, ±6KV contact Radiated Susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 3, 80~1000MHz, 20V/m EFT/Bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 3, On power input port,±2KV external input capacitor required Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 4, Line to earth, ±4KV Line to Line, ±2KV Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 3, 0.15~80MHz, 10V - RAILWAY STANDARD
- EN50155 including EN61373 for shock & vibration, EN50121-3-2 for EMC
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 1570Khrs MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
- DIMENSION (L*W*H)
- 50.8*25.4*10.2mm (2*1*0.4 inch)
- CASE MATERIAL
- Black coated copper with Non-Conductive Base
- PACKING
- 35g ; 12pcs/per tube, 300pcs/25 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes6
- 1.All parameters are specified at normal input(72Vdc), 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 0% to 100% rated load.
- 5.The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
- 6.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
Typical applications
- Bus, tram, metro or railway system
- Telecom/datacom system
- Wireless network
- Industrial control facility
- Instrument
- Analyzer
- Highly vibrating, heavily dusty, extremely low or high temperature harsh environment
Downloads
Certificates5
FAQ
Can I use the RDDW20UW-15 for ±15V analog and control circuits in variable-input industrial systems?
Yes. It delivers dual ±15V constant-voltage output with 20W total power and accepts 8.5~160Vdc input, so it fits low-power analog and control electronics in systems with a very wide input range. That makes it useful where input conditions are less consistent than in narrow-range designs.
Is the RDDW20UW-15 suitable for embedded instrumentation or interface boards that need split rails?
It is suitable where the board requires dual ±15V rails rather than a single-output supply. The 50.8 × 25.4 × 10.2 mm package and 0.0285 kg weight support compact embedded layouts, while the 20W rating fits moderate internal loads.
Can this converter be used in heavy-duty automation equipment with vibration concerns?
Yes, the listed features include 2G vibration resistance and -40°C to +95°C operation. Combined with the EN50155 railway standard compliance, it is aimed at demanding equipment environments when installed in protected hardware.
Is the RDDW20UW-15 appropriate for exposed outdoor use?
The specs show an operating temperature range of -40°C to +95°C, but no IP rating is listed. That supports broad temperature use, but the provided data does not state protection against weather or direct outdoor exposure.
What are the differences between the RDDW20UW-15 and the other RDDW20UW models?
The listed RDDW20UW family shares the same 20W power rating and 8.5~160Vdc input range. The RDDW20UW-12 is ±12V at ±833mA, the RDDW20UW-15 is ±15V at ±667mA, and the RDDW20UW-24 is ±24V at ±417mA. The series is differentiated by output voltage and matching output current.
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Other RDDW20UW Series Models
2 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well RDDW20UW-24 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 24 and -24V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 417mA | 20W | 24V | 0.417A | IP20 | $58.58 | View |
| Mean Well RDDW20UW-12 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 12 and -12V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 833mA | 20W | 12V | 0.833A | IP20 | $58.58 | View |
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