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MW Mean Well APC-16-350 48V 350mA 16W Single Output LED Switching Power Supply
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MW Mean Well APC-16-350 48V 350mA 16W Single Output LED Switching Power Supply

Bottom line: The MW Mean Well APC-16-350 48V 350mA 16W Single Output LED Switching: Constant current 350mA output up to 48V, sized for 16W LED strings and modules; main trade-off: constant current only, so it cannot drive 12V or 24V constant-voltage LED strips.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Constant current 350mA output up to 48V, sized for 16W LED strings and modules
  • ✓ Full-range AC input, so the same driver works on international mains
  • ✓ Built-in short circuit and over voltage protection
  • ✓ Class II, LPS-tested design that needs no FG (earth) terminal
  • ✓ IP42 plastic case with natural air cooling, so there is no fan noise

Cons

  • ✗ Constant current only, so it cannot drive 12V or 24V constant-voltage LED strips
  • ✗ The 16W ceiling limits it to small LED arrays
  • ✗ IP42 rating is not suitable for wet or outdoor installs
  • ✗ Fixed 350mA output with no dimming input listed

Manufacturer description

The APC-16 Series is a 16 W single output switching power supply. ■ Characteristics Constant current mode design Full range AC input for international use Protections: Short Circuit/Over Voltage Full protection plastic case Compact design ‧ Natural air-cooling Natural air-cooling ‧ Class II power supply, no FG Class 2 Power Supply ‧ LPS (Limited Power Supply) Tested ‧ IP42 design ‧ Suitable for use in LED related devices and electrical appliances (e.g. decorative or advertising lighting equipment) (Note 6) ‧ 100% full load aging test ‧ Low cost, high reliability

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MW Mean Well APC-16-350 48V 350mA 16W Single Output LED Switching… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power protection category. MEAN WELL's power protection lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Full Specifications

BrandMEAN WELL
ModelAPC-16-350
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberAPC-16-350
Power SourceCorded Electric
Mounting TypeEnclosed Mount
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Specification MetCE, UL

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