MEAN WELL Power Supply APC-16 Series Constant Current LED Driver

Product Item : APC-16 series
Category：LED Driver
Wattage: 16W
Input Voltage: 90 ~ 264VAC or 127 ~ 370VDC
Output Current: 350 ~ 700mA
Output Voltage: 12 ~ 48V
Product description：APC-16 series is one 16W AC/DC constant current mode single output LED power supply.
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APC-16 Series - 16.8W Constant Current LED Driver (CC, 350/700mA, IP42, Class 2/LPS, 48V OVP)

✓ In Stock 2-Year CC+OVP 16.8W Class 2/LPS BIS All

				Key Performance at a Glance
			
						16.8W
					
						Rated Power (Both Models)
					
						84%
					
						Max Efficiency
					
						48V
					
						350mA Compliance Top
					
						77mm
					
						Length (Same APC-12)
					
						6,411K
					
						MTBF (hrs)
					
						3.75KV
					
						I/P-O/P

Product Overview

The APC-16 series is MEAN WELL's 16.8W constant-current LED driver -- a 33% power upgrade over APC-12 in the identical 77x40x29mm chassis. Both 350mA and 700mA models deliver the full 16.8W with OVP diode clamping for fault-tolerant LED operation. The 350mA variant's 12~48V compliance range with OVP up to 60V enables the longest LED strings in the APC family -- up to 16 LEDs per driver.

The APC-16 accepts 90~264Vac with 0.3A/230V, 0.5A/115V and 45A inrush (36% lower than APC-12's 70A). Two fixed current options with +/-8% accuracy: 350mA (12~48V/16.8W) and 700mA (9~24V/16.8W). The 350mA variant's 12~48V compliance range is 33% wider than APC-12-350's 9~36V, enabling 16 series LEDs vs APC-12's 12. Efficiency: 83% (700mA) and 84% (350mA -- highest in APC family).

Full protection suite with OVP diode clamping: 50.4~60V for 350mA, 27.6~33.5V for 700mA -- higher thresholds than APC-12 to accommodate the expanded compliance ranges. The Class II plastic shell with IP42, Class 2 / LPS certifications, and fly leads (Brown/Blue 20AWG, Red/Black 18AWG) are standard. Operating temperature: -30~+70C with 2G vibration rating. Start-up is 3000ms/200ms. Hold-up: 20ms/230V, 12ms/115V.

Certifications: UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885 (all models), EAC, BS EN/EN62368-1. 3.75KVac I/P-O/P. 0.1kg, 120 pcs/carton (14kg). 2-year warranty. 100% full-load burn-in tested. At 230V, can configure 13 units on B-curve / 23 units on C-curve 16A breaker. ⚠ Not for EU/CN LED lighting.

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Technical Specifications

Constant Current with OVP diode clamping. 350mA reaches 48V -- the longest LED string capability in the APC family (up to 16 LEDs in series). 45A inrush: 36% lower than APC-12.

Parameter	APC-16-350	APC-16-700
Rated Current	350mA	700mA
DC Voltage Range	12~48V	9~24V
Rated Power	16.8W	16.8W
Voltage Accuracy	+/-5.0%	+/-5.0%
Current Accuracy	+/-8.0%	+/-8.0%
Efficiency (Typ.)	84%	83%
OVP (Diode Clamp)	50.4~60V	27.6~33.5V

Input & Features (All Models)

Input / AC Current / Inrush	90~264Vac or 127~370Vdc \| 0.3A/230V, 0.5A/115V \| 45A/230V cold start (36% lower than APC-12's 70A)
Leakage / Hold-up / Start-up	0.25mA/240V \| 20ms/230V, 12ms/115V \| 3000ms/200ms@230V, 3000ms/200ms@115V
Protection	OVP diode clamp (350mA: 50.4~60V / 700mA: 27.6~33.5V) + SC -- OVP thresholds raised vs APC-12 to match expanded compliance ranges
Fly Leads	Brown(L)/Blue(N) 20AWG in, Red(+V)/Black(-V) 18AWG out, 150+/-10mm
Operating / Storage Temp	-30~+70C (derating) \| -40~+80C, 10~95% RH \| +/-0.2%/C (0~50C)
Vibration / Breaker Capacity	10~500Hz, 2G 10min/cycle, X/Y/Z 60min \| 13 B-type / 23 C-type on 16A breaker @ 230V
Safety / IP / BIS	UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885 (all models), EAC TP TC 004, BS EN/EN62368-1 \| IP42 \| Class II, Class 2, LPS
Isolation / EMC	3.75KVac \| EN55032 Class B, EN61000-3-2,-3 \| Light industrial Surge 2KV, EN55035
MTBF / Size / Weight	6,411.4K hrs (Telcordia SR-332); 1,092.9K hrs (MIL-HDBK-217F, 25C) \| 77x40x29mm / 0.1kg / 120pcs / 14kg / 1.06CUFT

Key Features

16.8W in Same 77mm Chassis -- 33% More than APC-12
Identical 77x40x29mm form factor as APC-12 but 16.8W vs 12.6W -- a 33% power upgrade with zero mechanical changes. Drop-in replacement: same footprint, same fly leads, same IP42 shell -- just 20g heavier (0.1kg vs 0.08kg).

350mA / 48V -- Longest LED Strings in APC Family
12~48V compliance range with OVP at 50.4~60V enables up to 16 series LEDs -- the longest single-driver LED string in any APC series. 36V compliance span: 3x wider than APC-16-700's 15V range. Ideal for architectural cove lighting and linear LED fixtures.

45A Inrush -- 36% Lower than APC-12
Despite 33% more power, inrush current drops from 70A to 45A -- fewer nuisance breaker trips when powering up large LED installations. 23 drivers on a single 16A C-curve breaker at 230V.

84% Efficiency -- APC Family Peak
The 350mA model achieves 84% efficiency -- the highest in any APC constant-current LED driver. Less heat, longer LED life, lower operating cost vs APC-12's 82%.

OVP to 60V + Class 2/LPS -- Safe High-Voltage CC
OVP thresholds raised to 50.4~60V (350mA) to accommodate 48V compliance -- still within Class 2 limits for simplified US NEC installation. Double-layer protection: OVP diode clamp + SC hiccup.

UL8750 + BIS All + 2G Vibration
LED-specific safety UL8750 for North America, BIS IS15885 for India (both models), 2G vibration resistance -- the most robust 16W CC LED driver for industrial signage and outdoor enclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is APC-16 different from APC-12?

Same chassis (77x40x29mm), 33% more power, wider compliance ranges, higher efficiency, lower inrush. APC-16 delivers 16.8W vs 12.6W. The 350mA variant reaches 12~48V (vs 9~36V) with OVP up to 60V (vs 46.8V) -- enabling 16 series LEDs vs 12. Efficiency: 84% vs 82%. Inrush: 45A vs 70A. Hold-up: 12ms/115V vs 15ms. Weight: 0.1kg vs 0.08kg. Breaker capacity: 23 vs 29 C-type units. APC-16 is the straight power upgrade; APC-12 is for lower-power, higher breaker-density installations.

How many LEDs can APC-16-350 drive?

With a 12~48V compliance range and 350mA current: for 3V white LEDs, 4-16 series LEDs (12V/3V=4 minimum, 48V/3V=16 maximum). For 3.3V LEDs, 3-14 series LEDs. For 2.2V red LEDs, 5-21 series LEDs. APC-16-350 is the only APC model capable of driving 16 standard white LEDs on a single driver -- double the APC-12-350's practical max of 10 LEDs (before OVP at 39.6V).

Why does APC-16 have lower inrush than APC-12?

APC-16 uses a different PFC correction stage with active inrush limiting that reduces cold-start surge from 70A (APC-12) to 45A. This is 36% lower despite delivering 33% more output power -- a significant reliability improvement for installations with many drivers on a single breaker circuit.

Can I upgrade from APC-12 to APC-16 in an existing product?

Yes, mechanically identical -- same 77x40x29mm footprint, same fly leads (20AWG in / 18AWG out), same IP42 shell. The APC-16 is 20g heavier (0.1kg vs 0.08kg) and draws 0.5A/115V vs 0.35A -- verify your AC wiring and breaker capacity. The wider compliance range means APC-16-350 can drive LED strings that APC-12-350 could not (12~48V vs 9~36V).