# Alternative for obsolete LED driver LDU2430S500-WD

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/alternative-for-obsolete-led-driver-ldu2430s500-wd/44544>\
**Category:** Power Supplies (off-board)\
**Tags:** recom-power, cross-reference, led-drivers\
**Created:** [August 29, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/alternative-for-obsolete-led-driver-ldu2430s500-wd/44544 "2024-08-29T00:26:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/alternative-for-obsolete-led-driver-ldu2430s500-wd/44544/1 "2024-08-29T00:26:31Z")

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[RCD-24-0.50/W/X3](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/recom-power/RCD-24-0-50-W-X3/2303639) from Recom Power is being offered as a possible replacement for obsolete part [LDU2430S500-WD](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/xp-power/LDU2430S500-WD/4488540) from XP Power.

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[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/2/0/20da2870349197a73b0ed47ca97c86dd1e05bfd2.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/recom-power/RCD-24-0-50-W-X3/2303639?s=N4IgTCBcDaIJwBYCsBaAjADgAxpQOwBMQBdAXyA)

| MFR PART # | RCD-24-0.50/W/X3 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | [945-1801-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/recom-power/RCD-24-0-50-W-X3/2303639?s=N4IgTCBcDaIJwBYCsBaAjADgAxpQOwBMQBdAXyA) |
| MANUFACTURER | Recom Power |
| DESCRIPTION | 500mA 2 ~ 35V Constant Current LED Driver Buck Topology 1 Output |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://recom-power.com/pdf/Lightline_DC-DC/RCD-24.pdf) |

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| Product Atributes | [RCD-24-0.50/W/X3](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/recom-power/RCD-24-0-50-W-X3/2303639) | [LDU2430S500-WD](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/xp-power/LDU2430S500-WD/4488540) |
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| Product Status | Active | Obsolete |
| DigiKey Programmable | Not Verified | Not Verified |
| Type | Constant Current | Constant Current |
| Topology | Buck | Buck |
| Number of Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Voltage - Input (Min) | 4.5V | 7V |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 36V | 30V |
| Voltage - Output | 2 ~ 35V | 2 ~ 28V |
| Current - Output (Max) | 500mA | 500mA |
| Power (Watts) | 18 W | 14 W |
| Dimming | Analog, PWM | Analog, PWM |
| Features | Remote On/Off, SCP | Remote On/Off, SCP |
| Ratings | IP67 | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 80°C | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Efficiency | 96% | 95% |
| Termination Style | Wire Leads | Wire Leads |
| Size / Dimension | 0.87 L x 0.49 W x 0.33 H (22.1mm x 12.6mm x 8.5mm) | 0.92 L x 0.55 W x 0.40 H (23.4mm x 14.0mm x 10.2mm) |

To verify this part will work in your application or to view full specifications see the manufacturer datasheet [Data Sheet](https://recom-power.com/pdf/Lightline_DC-DC/RCD-24.pdf)