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At a glance

Output Voltage
±5 V
Rated Output Current
±1200 mA
Input Voltage Range
9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input)
Withstand Voltage
I/P to O/P: 3 kV DC
Efficiency (typ.)
84%
Package
DIP24, five-side metal shielded case
MEAN WELL logoModel DCW12W8-05Available

MEAN WELL DCW12W8-05 DC-DC Converter Module, ±5 V, ±1200 mA, 12 W

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At a glance

Output Voltage
±5 V
Rated Output Current
±1200 mA
Input Voltage Range
9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input)
Withstand Voltage
I/P to O/P: 3 kV DC
Efficiency (typ.)
84%
Package
DIP24, five-side metal shielded case

Small board-mounted converter that gives circuits an isolated plus and minus supply from a very wide DC input, for telecom, network, control and test equipment. DC-DC converter module, ±5 V, ±1200 mA, 12 W. DIP24 package with industry standard pinout.

Output voltage

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  • WarrantyManufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 3 years. Warranty claims
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Overview

What it is

The MEAN WELL DCW12W8-05 is a DC-DC converter module from the DCW12W8 series (12 W DIP Package 8:1 Ultra-Wide Input DC-DC Regulated Converter), rated ±5 V, ±1200 mA, 12 W.

What it is used for

Isolated, regulated DC-DC converter module that is soldered onto a circuit board to derive a stable dual (plus and minus) supply rail from a wide range DC input such as a 12 V, 24 V or 48 V bus. MEAN WELL lists applications such as telecom and datacom systems, wireless networks, industrial control equipment, instruments, analyzers and detectors.

Key features

  • DIP24 package with industry standard pinout.
  • 8:1 wide input range, 9 V to 75 V DC.
  • Operating temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C.
  • Remote ON/OFF control.
  • Efficiency up to 87%.
  • Protections: short circuit (continuous), overload, over voltage, UVLO.

Key Specifications

  • Output Voltage: ±5 V.
  • Rated Output Current: ±1200 mA.
  • Input Voltage Range: 9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input).
  • Withstand Voltage: I/P to O/P: 3 kV DC.
  • Efficiency (typ.): 84%.
  • Package: DIP24, five-side metal shielded case.

Buying considerations

Size the unit with headroom above the connected load and check the derating information in the datasheet for high ambient temperature or low input voltage. Other models in the same series are listed on this page.

Installation considerations

MEAN WELL treats this unit as a component of the final equipment, so approvals and EMC performance should be confirmed for the complete installation. Wiring and safety details are in the official datasheet linked below.

Features

MEAN WELL DCW12W8-05 DC-DC Converter Module, ±5 V, ±1200 mA, 12 W, dimension drawing
Check the datasheet for tolerances.

Size and fit

Dimensions
31.8 x 20.3 x 12.2 mm (L x W x H)
Weight
17.5 g
Mounting
PCB Mount

Technical specifications

Key facts

What is it?
DC/DC ConvertersBrand MEAN WELL, model DCW12W8-05
What does it output?
±5 V, ±1200 mA, 12 W
What input does it accept?
9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input)
How does it mount?
PCB Mount
Which documents are available?
Datasheet, certificate Open documents

RelatedSeriesMEAN WELL DCW12W8 series, 3 modelsDocumentsAll MEAN WELL documents

Output

Output Voltage Tolerance
±2%
Ripple and Noise (max.)
100 mVp-p
Output Voltage
±5 V
Rated Output Current
±1200 mA
Rated Output Power
12 W
Efficiency (typ.)
84%
Max. Capacitive Load
470 µF per output

Input

Input Voltage Range
9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input)
Input Current
595 mA at full load; 10 mA at no load

Protection

Withstand Voltage
I/P to O/P: 3 kV DC

Environment

Cooling
Free air convection
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to +85 °C (see derating curve)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95% RH non-condensing

Physical

Dimensions
31.8 x 20.3 x 12.2 mm (L x W x H)
Weight
17.5 g
Package
DIP24, five-side metal shielded case
Mounting
PCB Mount

Approvals

MTBF
Over 860K hrs MIL-HDBK-217F (25 °C)

Other

Surge Input Voltage
100 V DC for 100 ms max.
Remote Control
Power ON: R.C. to -Vin above 2.5 V to 30 V DC or open; power OFF: below 1 V DC or short
Series
DCW12W8
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 3 years. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
Brand

MEAN WELL

Power Output

12 W

Downloads

Documentation

  • DCW12W8 series datasheetPublicDatasheet · Family · meanwell.com
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Certificate and compliance document (1)
  • DCW12W8 CE declaration of conformityPublicCertificate · Family · meanwell.com
    Download

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Questions about this product

What input voltage does the DCW12W8-05 accept?

MEAN WELL lists 9 V to 75 V DC (8:1 wide input) for this model.

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