MDS02N-15N — Single-output unregulated medical DC/DC converter
MEAN WELL MDS02N-15N is a 2 W isolated single-output unregulated medical DC/DC converter with a 21.6–26.4 V DC input range and 15 V DC output. Its SIP 7 package, low patient leakage and reinforced isolation suit component-level integration in medical and industrial equipment. Observe the specified minimum output load and temperature derating.
Download MEAN WELL MDS02-N Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL EMI Testing Guidance (PDF)MDS02-N section: PDF pages 6–10, edition 2024-08-12. Refer to the model-selection table, pin layout and applicable derating curve for this complete model.
Model and electrical selection
| Model and package |
MDS02N-15N; 2 W isolated unregulated converter in a SIP 7 package. S denotes single output, D denotes dual output; the final N identifies the catalog N series. |
| DC input range |
21.6–26.4 V DC; nominal 24 V DC (±10% input range). |
| Input current |
12 mA at no load; 98 mA at full load. |
| Output voltage |
15 V DC. |
| Output current range |
13–134 mA. Maintain the specified minimum load. |
| Rated output power |
2 W total rated output. Observe this power limit together with the stated voltage and current limits. |
| Efficiency |
85% typical. |
| Capacitive load |
330 µF maximum. |
| Input filter and fuse |
Internal capacitor input filter; a 500 mA slow-blow input fuse is recommended. |
| Voltage accuracy and regulation |
Voltage accuracy: ±5.0%. Line regulation: 1.2% for a 1% input variation, measured from low line to high line at rated load. |
| Load regulation |
±10%, measured from 10% to 100% rated load. |
| Ripple and noise |
100 mVp-p. Measured with a 20 MHz bandwidth using a 12-inch twisted pair terminated with 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors. |
| Switching frequency |
20 kHz typical. |
Protection and medical isolation
| Short-circuit protection |
Continuous short-circuit protection with automatic recovery. |
| Isolation and patient leakage |
Reinforced primary-to-secondary isolation: 1 × MOPP / 2 × MOOP at a system input of 250 V AC. Patient leakage is specified as 2 µA maximum at 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; the feature summary describes low leakage below 2 µA. |
| Withstand voltage |
Input to output: 6 kV DC. |
| Isolation resistance |
100 MΩ, tested at 500 V DC, 25°C and 70% RH. |
| Isolation capacitance |
25 pF typical. |
| Safety approvals |
IEC62368-1 / UL62368-1, LVD IEC60601-1 and EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved as stated in the module datasheet. Compliance of the complete medical equipment remains a system-level requirement. |
EMC and circuit integration
| EMC emissions |
Conducted and radiated emissions: BS EN/EN55032 and BS EN/EN55011, Class A/B with the specified external components. Reconfirm EMC compliance in the final equipment. |
| EMC suggestion circuit |
The catalog's typical recommended Class A/B circuit uses an LDM series inductor of 100 µH and input capacitor C1 of 22 µF. A 470 pF / 6 kV DC capacitor connects the module-side +Vin node to +Vout. Follow the exact 24 V input circuit on PDF page 9; the C1 voltage rating is not specified and must be selected for the application. |
| EMC immunity — ESD and RF |
BS EN/EN61000-4-2: Level 2, ±4 kV contact and Level 3, ±8 kV air. BS EN/EN61000-4-3: Level 2, 3 V/m. BS EN/EN61000-4-6: Level 2, 3 V (e.m.f.). |
| EMC immunity — transients and magnetic field |
BS EN/EN61000-4-4: Level 1, 0.5 kV / 5 kHz. BS EN/EN61000-4-5: Level 1, 0.5 kV line to ground. BS EN/EN61000-4-8: Level 1, 1 A/m. |
Thermal, environmental and assembly limits
| Operating temperature and derating |
−40 to +95°C with free-air convection. The natural-convection curve permits 100% load through +90°C, falling to 50% at +95°C; do not treat the entire temperature range as full-load operation. |
| Case and ambient humidity |
Specified case temperature: +105°C. Working humidity: 20–90% RH, non-condensing. |
| Storage |
−55 to +125°C; 10–95% RH, non-condensing. |
| Temperature coefficient |
0.02%/°C over 0–90°C. |
| Soldering |
At 1.5 mm from the case: 1–3 seconds, 260°C maximum. |
| Vibration |
10–500 Hz, 2 G; 10 minutes per cycle, for 60 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis. |
Mechanical layout and pin assignment
| Dimensions and case |
19.7 × 7.1 × 11.5 mm (L × W × H); non-conductive black plastic case rated UL94V-0. |
| Mechanical tolerances |
General tolerance: x.x ±0.5 mm; x.xx ±0.10 mm. Pin pitch tolerance: ±0.05 mm. Pin cross-section: 0.75 × 0.25 mm; lead extension: 4.1 mm. The front-view drawing separately shows a 0.5 mm body stand-off. |
| PCB footprint |
Top-view layout: minimum reserved space 20.15 × 7.55 mm; hole diameter 1.1 mm. Pin grid 2.54 mm, span from pin 1 to pin 7 15.24 mm. The body drawing shows pin-1 offsets of 2 ±0.5 mm and 1.3 mm; use PDF page 9 for orientation. |
| Pin assignment |
Pin 1: +Vin; pin 2: −Vin; pin 5: −Vout; pin 6: no pin; pin 7: +Vout. Check the bottom-view module drawing against the top-view PCB layout before connecting. |
Test conditions, packing and applications
| Specification test conditions |
Unless otherwise stated: nominal 24 V DC input, rated load, 25°C and 70% RH ambient. |
| MTBF |
12900 kh, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C. |
| Unit weight |
2.8 g catalog packing reference per unit; not a separately measured net weight. |
| Bulk packing |
24 units per tube, 2,160 units in 90 tubes per carton. One tube gross weight: 105.5 g; carton gross weight: 9.5 kg. Carton: 545 × 145 × 220 mm. Packing-illustration tube cross-section: 22.1 × 10.2 mm. |
| Typical applications |
Medical devices, oxygen monitors, CT scanning, medical carts, oral-care equipment and industrial control systems. The catalog also lists telecommunications/datacom and wireless networks. |
| Manufacturer warranty |
The manufacturer datasheet states a 3-year warranty; confirm the applicable supply and service terms. |
Component and system EMC guidance
| Complete-system EMC verification |
Verify EMC with the converter installed in the final equipment and connected to a representative load. Wiring, assembly and the application affect the result. Follow the model's specified EMC conditions and any required external components; the linked EMI testing guidance does not certify the finished equipment. |