MDS06G-05 — Single-output regulated medical DC/DC converter
MEAN WELL MDS06G-05 is a 6 W isolated single-output regulated medical DC/DC converter with an 18–75 V DC input range and 5 V DC output. Its DIP 24 package, 4:1 input range, low patient leakage and reinforced isolation support medical and industrial system integration. Observe the temperature derating curve and external-component requirements.
Download MEAN WELL MDS06 Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL EMI Testing Guidance (PDF)MDS06 section: PDF pages 17–22, edition 2025-07-28. Refer to the model-selection table, pin layout and applicable derating curve for this complete model.
Model and electrical selection
| Model and package |
MDS06G-05; 6 W isolated regulated medical DC/DC converter in a DIP 24 package with standard pinout. S denotes single output and D denotes dual output. |
| DC input range |
18–75 V DC, 4:1 range; listed nominal inputs 24 / 48 V DC. |
| Input current |
10 mA at no load; 315 mA at full load. |
| Output voltage |
5 V DC. |
| Output current range |
0–1200 mA. |
| Rated output power |
6 W total rated output; observe the stated voltage and current limits. |
| Efficiency |
80% typical. |
| Capacitive load |
330 µF maximum. |
| Input surge, filter and fuse |
100 V DC input surge for 100 ms maximum. Pi-type input filter. Typical input-protection recommendation: 1 A slow-blow fuse. |
| Voltage accuracy and line regulation |
Voltage accuracy: ±2%. Line regulation: ±0.5%, measured from low line to high line at rated load. |
| Load regulation |
±0.5%. |
| 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 |
280 kHz typical. |
Protection and medical isolation
| Short circuit and overload |
Continuous short-circuit protection with automatic recovery. Overload: 110–250% of rated output power, recovering automatically after the fault is removed. |
| Undervoltage lockout |
Start-up voltage: 8.8 V DC; shutdown voltage: 8 V DC, as listed in the common specification table. |
| Isolation and patient leakage |
Reinforced primary-to-secondary isolation: 2 × MOPP when the system input is 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The catalog specifies low patient leakage below 5 µA. |
| Withstand voltage |
Input to output: 6 kV DC or 4.2 kV AC. |
| Isolation resistance and capacitance |
Isolation resistance: 1,000 MΩ at 500 V DC, 25°C and 70% RH. Isolation capacitance: 20 pF typical. |
| Safety approvals |
IEC60601-1 (LVD), 3rd edition, and EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved. The catalog limits EAC TP TC 004 to the 48 V input type. Complete medical-equipment compliance must be assessed at system level. |
EMC and circuit integration
| EMC emissions |
BS EN/EN55011 conducted-emission entry: N/A. Radiated emissions: Class A without external EMC components; Class B requires the specified external circuit. Reconfirm final-equipment EMC. |
| EMC suggestion circuit |
The Class B suggestion circuit on PDF page 21 shows C1 and C2 each 4.7 µF / 100 V MLCC, L1 = 450 µH common-mode choke; C3 and C4 are marked X (not fitted). Follow the manufacturer circuit and verify the complete system with its actual load. |
| EMC immunity |
BS EN/EN61000-4-2: ±15 kV air; -4-3: 10 V/m; -4-4: ±2 kV; -4-5: ±2 kV line to line; -4-6: 10 Vrms (e.m.f.); -4-8: 30 A/m. |
Thermal, environmental and assembly limits
| Operating temperature and derating |
−40 to +90°C with free-air convection. The natural-convection curve shows full load through +71°C, 75% at +80°C and 50% at +90°C. The plot beyond +90°C does not extend the specified operating range. |
| Case temperature and humidity |
Case temperature: +105°C maximum. Working humidity: 20–90% RH, non-condensing. |
| Storage |
−55 to +125°C; 10–95% RH, non-condensing. |
| Temperature coefficient |
0.05%/°C over 0–71°C. |
| Soldering |
At 1.5 mm from the case: 3–5 seconds, 265°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 |
31.8 × 20.3 × 12.2 mm (L × W × H); UL94V-0 plastic case. |
| Mechanical tolerances |
General x.x / x.xx dimensions: ±0.5 mm. Pin size: 0.6 ±0.10 mm; lead extension: 3.81 mm. |
| PCB footprint |
Top-view PCB layout: Ø0.8 mm holes (+0.2 / −0); 2.54 mm grid and 15.24 mm pin-row spacing. The body drawing gives a 2.06 mm end offset and a 5.08 mm span between pins 10 and 12 / pins 15 and 13. Verify orientation using the bottom-view module and top-view PCB drawings on PDF page 20. |
| Pin assignment |
Pin 1: +Vin; pins 10, 11 and 15: no pin; pin 12: −Vout; pin 13: +Vout; pins 23 and 24: −Vin. |
Test conditions, packing and applications
| Specification test conditions |
Unless otherwise stated: 24 V DC normal input for the G model, rated load, 25°C and 70% RH ambient. |
| MTBF |
Greater than 454 kh, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C. |
| Unit weight |
17 g catalog packing reference per unit; not a separately measured net weight. |
| Bulk packing |
15 units per tube, 750 units in 50 tubes maximum per carton. One tube gross weight: 310 g; carton gross weight: 16.1 kg. Carton: 620 × 230 × 230 mm. The packing illustration shows a 520 mm tube length and a 24 × 21.3 mm outer cross-section. |
| Typical applications |
Medical devices, oxygen monitors, CT scanning, medical carts, oral-care equipment and industrial control systems. |
| 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. |