Mean Well Launched New UDP Power Supply Series
The manufacturer introduced compact power supplies designed for LED displays and video walls.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Mean Well has released the UDP-200, UDP-300, and UDP-400 power supply series. These new units replace the company's existing HSP and UHP series for applications such as signage and video walls.
Why it matters
The new series features a fanless, compact design intended to fit into slim sign modules while providing reliable power. It replaces older technology with upgraded control mechanisms and redundant options for critical parallel setups.
The power supplies offer outputs between 200 W and 400 W with a 0.97 power factor at 115 VAC. Users can adjust voltages across a 0.4 V window in 0.1 V increments using integrated DIP switches.
The players
Mean Well
Mean Well is an international power supply manufacturer that produces standardized units for industrial and LED lighting applications.
The details
The units utilize free-air convection cooling and require mounting on an aluminum plate to manage heat dissipation. Each model provides comprehensive protection against short circuits, overvoltage, overload, and overtemperature conditions across an operating range of -40°C to +70°C.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Mean Well officially announced the release of the UDP power supply series.
The Tech Race
This release continues a cycle of iterative refinement in industrial power electronics, replacing the older HSP and UHP series. It reflects a broader trend of moving toward digitized control mechanisms like DIP switches to replace mechanical potentiometers in compact hardware.
Installers and technicians can expect easier voltage configuration via DIP switches compared to traditional manual potentiometer adjustments. The redundant parallel capabilities and slim footprint provide more flexibility for designing compact, fail-safe LED video wall infrastructure.
The takeaway
The transition to the UDP series provides engineers with improved configuration precision and higher system reliability for high-density display projects. Users should ensure all units are mounted to adequate aluminum plates to maintain thermal stability during operation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eepower.
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