Introduction: When you encounter the replacement value of the discontinued DC/DC module - MV10H
In the maintenance and upgrade of industrial control systems, measuring instruments, wireless network equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure, one of the most common thorny issues that engineers face is the sudden announcement of the discontinuation (EOL) of a critical DC/DC power module. Especially for modules that use non-standard pin arrangements, special output voltages, or wide input ranges (such as Woodward's isolated power supply, Vicor or Murata's old models), once the power supply is cut off, the cost of retrofitting the entire system may sharply increase. At this point, finding a substitute with electrical parameter compatibility, packaging standards, stable supply, and complete protection functions has become the top priority for hardware engineers and maintenance teams.
The MV10H series 10W DC/DC converter launched by FAVOTEK is an ideal solution designed to meet such demands. It adopts industry standard DIP 2 "× 1" metal packaging, providing a 2:1 wide input voltage range (5V/12V/24V/48V nominal input), single or dual output (3.3V to ± 24V), and has 1.5kV DC isolation, remote switch control, output voltage fine-tuning, and comprehensive electrical protection functions. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the technical specifications, application circuit design, EMC rectification methods, and how to seamlessly replace discontinued modules of the MV10H series from an engineering perspective.
Product Overview and Selection Comparison Table
2.1 Overview of Core Features
Output power: 10 W (naturally air-cooled, no additional heat sink required)
Wide input range: 2:1, for example, 9-18 VDC (corresponding to 12V nominal input), 18-36 VDC (24V), 36-75 VDC (48V), etc
Isolation voltage: 1.5 kVDC (input to output, 1 minute)
Working temperature: -40 ℃ to+85 ℃ (refer to the derating curve)
Efficiency: up to 88% (typical value 83%~88%)
Output regulation: Output voltage accuracy ± 1% (typical), linear adjustment rate ± 0.5%, load adjustment rate ± 1% (main output)
Ripple and noise: ≤ 100 mVp-p (20 MHz bandwidth)
Protection functions: undervoltage shutdown, overcurrent protection (110%~190% Iout), short circuit protection (continuous, self recovering)
Remote switch: positive logic (hanging or high level=on, connected to low level=off)
Output voltage fine adjustment: ± 10% range
Safety certification: Complies with IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, EMC meets CISPR32/EN55032 Class B (requires external circuit)
MTBF:>1 million hours (MIL-HDBK-217F, 25 ℃)
2.2 Complete Model and Output Capability
The MV10H series covers the most commonly used voltage combinations in industrial control. The following table summarizes the main models and their output current and capacitive load capacity (engineers need to pay special attention to capacitive loads when replacing them, as excessive external capacitors may cause startup failure):
Model input nominal (range) output voltage output current (mA) typical efficiency maximum capacitive load
MV10H-0505 5V (4.5~9V) 5V 2000 85% 470 µF
MV10H-0512 5V 12V 834 83% 470 µF
MV10H-0515 5V 15V 667 84% 330 µF
MV10H-0524 5V 24V 417 83% 100 µF
MV10H-0505D 5V ±5V ±1000 78% 1000 µF
MV10H-0512D 5V ±12V ±417 83% 470 µF
MV10H-0515D 5V ±15V ±334 84% 330 µF
MV10H-0524D 5V ±24V ±209 83% 100 µF
MV10H-1205 12V (9~18V) 5V 2000 83% 2200 µF
MV10H-1212 12V 12V 834 85% 470 µF
MV10H-1215 12V 15V 667 86% 330 µF
MV10H-1224 12V 24V 416 86% 100 µF
MV10H-1215D 12V ±15V ±334 86% 330 µF
MV10H-2405 24V (18~36V) 5V 2000 83% 2200 µF
MV10H-2412 24V 12V 834 87% 470 µF
MV10H-2415 24V 15V 667 88% 330 µF
MV10H-2424 24V 24V 416 88% 100 µF
MV10H-4803 48V (36~75V) 3.3V 2400 79% 2200 µF
MV10H-4805 48V 5V 2000 83% 2200 µF
MV10H-4812 48V 12V 834 87% 470 µF
MV10H-4815 48V 15V 667 87% 330 µF
MV10H-4824 48V 24V 416 88% 100 µF
Replacement reminder: When the output voltage or current of the original module (such as discontinued Woodhead, Lambda, RECOM, etc.) is similar, priority should be given to selecting models with equivalent capacitive load capacity in MV10H. If a large number of electrolytic capacitors (e.g.>500 µ F) have been connected in parallel at the output of the original system, it is necessary to reduce external capacitors or add soft start circuits.

In depth interpretation of electrical specifications - the top ten parameters that engineers are most concerned about
3.1 Input voltage surge and starting voltage
The input voltage surge allowed by MV10H (lasting ≤ 1 second) is much higher than the normal operating range:
5V input model: Maximum 16 VDC
12V input model: maximum 25 VDC
24V input model: maximum 50 VDC
48V input model: maximum 100 VDC
This provides valuable tolerance for industrial sites with power transients, such as contactor action and motor start stop. The starting voltage threshold has been carefully designed to avoid frequent on/off during slight voltage drops.
3.2 Output voltage accuracy and load adjustment
Accuracy: Under any load (0%~100%), the output voltage error is typically ± 1%, with a maximum of ± 3%. For analog circuits with strict requirements (such as supplying ± 15V to operational amplifiers), an initial accuracy of 1% is sufficient and does not require additional calibration.