Product Summary

The LM2596S is a 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator. It provides all the active functions for a step-down(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3A load with excellent line and load regulation. The LM2596S is available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and an adjustable output version. The applications of the LM2596S are Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator, On-card switching regulators, Positive to negative converter.

Parametrics

LM2596S absolute maximum ratings: (1)Maximum Supply Voltage:45V; (2)ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage:-0.3 ≤ V ≤ +25V; (3)Feedback Pin Voltage:-0.3 ≤ V ≤+25V; (4)Output Voltage to Ground(Steady State):-1V; (5)Power Dissipation:Internally limited; (6)Storage Temperature Range:-65℃ to +150℃; (7)ESD Susceptibility: Human Body Model:2 kV; (8)Maximum Junction Temperature:+150℃.

Features

LM2596S features: (1)3.3V, 5V, 12V, and adjustable output versions; (2)Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.2V to 37V ±4% max over line and load conditions; (3)Available in TO-220 and TO-263 packages; (4)Guaranteed 3A output load current; (5)Input voltage range up to 40V; (6)Requires only 4 external components; (7)Excellent line and load regulation specifications; (8)150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator; (9)TTL shutdown capability; (10)Low power standby mode, IQ typically 80 μA; (11)High efficiency; (12)Uses readily available standard inductors; (13)Thermal shutdown and current limit protection.

Diagrams

LM2596S block diagram

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LM2596S-12
LM2596S-12

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-180: $2.27
180-270: $2.05
270-540: $1.84
540-1035: $1.48
LM2596S-3.3
LM2596S-3.3

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-1: $3.11
1-25: $2.50
25-100: $2.27
100-250: $2.05
LM2596S-5.0
LM2596S-5.0

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-180: $2.27
180-270: $2.05
270-540: $1.84
540-1035: $1.48
LM2596S-ADJ
LM2596S-ADJ

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-45: $2.50
45-135: $2.27
135-270: $2.05
270-540: $1.84
LM2596SX-12
LM2596SX-12

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-500: $1.84
500-1000: $1.48
1000-5000: $1.42
LM2596SX-12/NOPB
LM2596SX-12/NOPB

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-1: $3.11
1-25: $2.50
25-100: $2.27
100-250: $2.05
250-500: $1.84
LM2596SX-3.3
LM2596SX-3.3

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-500: $1.84
500-1000: $1.48
1000-5000: $1.42
LM2596SX-3.3/NOPB
LM2596SX-3.3/NOPB

National Semiconductor (TI)

Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllers

Data Sheet

0-1: $3.11
1-25: $2.50
25-100: $2.27
100-250: $2.05
250-500: $1.84