MEAN WELL: Mobile Charging Solutions for Various Industries

Frank Stocker
Field Application Engineer (FAE) Power Supplies

26.02.2025

With various country-specific AC plugs (EU, US, UK, AU, CN, KR, IN), the NGE100 series is particularly suitable for business travelers and frequent flyers. (Source: MEAN WELL)

What are the limitations of conventional chargers?

The high charging demands of modern devices are increasingly challenging conventional power supplies. Single-port chargers can only power one device at a time, which is time-consuming. When traveling, another issue arises: power supplies are often not compatible with local socket types and require additional adapters. Even traditional multi-port power supplies are only partially suitable for operating multiple electronic devices simultaneously. Since they assign a fixed power output to each port, devices with different power requirements cannot be optimally charged at the same time. Power-hungry devices may not receive sufficient current, while part of the available charging capacity remains unused. Intelligent power distribution is therefore essential to ensure efficient charging for all connected devices.

How is power intelligently distributed among multiple devices?

The universal GaN fast charger of the MEAN WELL NGE100 series ensures powerful charging for all connected devices thanks to intelligent power distribution. It automatically adjusts the required output voltage (5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V, or 20 V) to meet the specific demand of the connected device. This allows laptops, tablets, smartphones, and accessories to be charged quickly and simultaneously via four outputs.

Figure 2: Quick Charge and Power Delivery charging protocols differ depending on the version in terms of supported voltage, current, and charging power. (Source: MEAN WELL)

The NGE100 features two Quick Charge USB-A outputs and two USB-C outputs with Power Delivery functionality (Fig. 2). The USB-A ports (USB-A1 and USB-A2) support 18 W fast charging, enabling rapid power supply for smartphones, headphones, and other accessories. The two USB-C ports (USB-C1 and USB-C2) each deliver up to 100 W, making them suitable for high-power devices (Fig. 3). The maximum output of 100 W is guaranteed when using the included USB Type-C fast charging cable. Optionally, MEAN WELL offers the USB3.2TYPECPD3 USB-C cable with E-Marker chip for PD applications as an accessory. This cable can be used with the NGE100 as well as with more powerful chargers up to a maximum of 240 W.

Figure 3: The maximum charging power available at the four ports depends on the number of ports used simultaneously. (Source: MEAN WELL)

Key Features of the NGE100 series

The NGE100 series offers the following technical characteristics: Input Voltage:

• 90–264 VAC with interchangeable AC plugs (EU, US, UK, AU, CN, KR, IN) for worldwide use.
• High Power Output: Up to 100 W output power with no-load power consumption < 0.3 W.
• Efficiency: Up to 88% efficiency with reduced power loss and lower heat generation thanks to gallium nitride (GaN) technology.
• Fast Charging Protocols: Supports common standards such as PD 3.0 and QC 3.0.
• Variable Output Voltages: 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V, and 20 V.
• Ports: 2 × USB-A and 2 × USB-C.
• Operating Temperature Range: –30°C to +70°C.
• Protection Functions: Short circuit, overload, and over-temperature protection.
• Flame Resistance: Housing compliant with UL 94V-0 standard for maximum durability.
• Compact Design: Space-saving (62 mm × 30 mm × 85.5 mm) and lightweight (338 g).
• International Certifications: CB, DEKRA, UL, CCC, PSE, BSMI, RCM, KC, BIS, EAC, CE, UKCA, and FCC.
• Warranty: 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

These product features enable efficient, reliable, and safe use across various applications.

Which user groups is the NGE100 series designed for?

The universal 4-port USB GaN fast charger has been developed for users worldwide and is particularly suited for mobile applications.

• Business travelers and frequent flyers: The compact charger with worldwide voltage compatibility eliminates the need for additional country adapters. It fits easily into travel luggage.
• Tech-savvy users: The multi-port design allows multiple electronic devices such as gaming consoles, cameras, and AirPods to be charged simultaneously, ensuring efficient use of available power.
• Private users and families: The NGE100 serves as a central fast charger with four ports, replacing multiple individual adapters and reducing the number of occupied wall sockets.

About us

As a power supply distributor we stock power supplies from various manufacturers such as Citel, MEAN WELL, Recom, and others. We keep around 8,000 different types of power supplies in stock in production-ready quantities at our automated central warehouse in Monheim am Rhein. As a reliable supplier we also offer fast and competent support, for example through direct contact persons and a field service for on-site problem solving. Our customers benefit from the rapid processing of their enquiries, the provision of data sheets and samples, and different delivery quantities from samples to series production.