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Mean Well RDDW20UW-24 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 24 and -24V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 417mA

miniature sizeeconomicalwithstand 5G vibration and 70°C operationdual output
SKU RDDW20UW-24
$58.58 USD
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Overview

RDDW20UW-24 is the ±24V 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

RDDW20UW-24Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-11-18 edition)

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
309mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
±24V
OUTPUT CURRENT
±0 ~ 417mA
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
89%
CAPACITOR LOAD (MAX.)* For each output
*330μF

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
ParameterStandardTest Level
ConductedBS EN/EN50121-3-2Class A/B with external components
RadiatedBS EN/EN50121-3-2N/A
EMC IMMUNITY
ParameterStandardTest Level
ESDBS EN/EN61000-4-2Level 3, ±8KV air, ±6KV contact
Radiated SusceptibilityBS EN/EN61000-4-3Level 3, 80~1000MHz, 20V/m
EFT/BurstsBS EN/EN61000-4-4Level 3, On power input port,±2KV external input capacitor required
SurgeBS EN/EN61000-4-5Level 4, Line to earth, ±4KV Line to Line, ±2KV
ConductedBS EN/EN61000-4-6Level 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. 1.All parameters are specified at normal input(72Vdc), rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
  2. 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μf & 47μf capacitor.
  3. 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
  4. 4.Load regulation is measured from 0% to 100% rated load.
  5. 5.The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
  6. 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

RDDW20UW-24 Illustration (page 4)
Illustration (page 4)
RDDW20UW-24 Table 1 – The typical value of Rtrim-up
Table 1 – The typical value of Rtrim-up
RDDW20UW-24 Table 2 – The typical value of Rtrim-down
Table 2 – The typical value of Rtrim-down
RDDW20UW-24 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
RDDW20UW-24 EMC Suggestion Circuit
EMC Suggestion Circuit
RDDW20UW-24 Packing
Packing

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

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FAQ

Can I use the RDDW20UW-24 in a compact industrial control enclosure that needs positive and negative rails?

It can fit compact control or interface circuits that need dual output, because this model provides 24V and -24V in a 50.8 × 25.4 × 10.2 mm package. The 20W rating and 0.42A output current make it more suitable for lower-power control electronics than for larger loads.

Is the RDDW20UW-24 suitable for embedded or instrumentation circuits that need isolated dual-output power?

This model is aimed at low-power dual-rail applications where 24V and -24V are required from a single 20W converter. Its dual output and miniature size support embedded, signal-conditioning, or instrumentation designs that need compact power conversion.

Can this 24V dual-output converter be used for LED-related control hardware rather than high-power lighting loads?

Yes, it is a constant-voltage 24V unit with a 20W power rating and 0.42A output current, so it fits lower-power LED control sections better than large lighting loads. The dual-output format is more aligned with supporting electronics than with single-rail high-wattage fixtures.

Is the RDDW20UW-24 a good fit for harsh temperature or vibration environments?

It is specified for operation from -40°C to +95°C and lists 2G vibration resistance (10~500Hz), which supports demanding industrial or mobile equipment conditions. That helps when the installation environment is more severe than a standard room-temperature enclosure.

How does the RDDW20UW-24 compare with the other RDDW20UW models?

Within this series, the RDDW20UW-12 is rated at 20W, ±12V, ±833mA, the RDDW20UW-15 is 20W, ±15V, ±667mA, and the RDDW20UW-24 is 20W, ±24V, ±417mA. All three are 20W dual-output models, so the main differences are output voltage and output current.

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Mean Well RDDW20UW-24 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 24 and -24V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 417mA
Mean Well

Mean Well RDDW20UW-24 Ultra-wide input DC/DC LED Driver 20W 24 and -24V - Heavy Duty, Dual Output 417mA

$58.58 USD

RDDW20UW-24 is the ±24V 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

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
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