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Best Alternatives to LM2596HVS-5.0(UMW)

Package: TO-263UMWPMIC - Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching RegulatorsOutput Voltage: 5 VOutput Current: 3 AInput Voltage Range: 4.75 V to 60 VSwitching Frequency: 150 kHzPackage Type: TO-263

The LM2596HVS-5.0(UMW) is a high-voltage 3A step-down (buck) switching regulator, providing a fixed 5V output from an input up to 60V. It operates at 150kHz in a TO-263 package.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Most alternatives have a lower 40V max input voltage vs the target's 60V.

Package risklow

Most candidates use a compatible TO-263 style package, but verification is advised.

Firmware risklow

These are analog regulators with no firmware.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement is available. All candidates have critical parametric differences, primarily a lower input voltage rating or a different switching frequency.

Best replacement path

For systems with Vin < 40V, consider LM2596S-5.0. For Vin > 40V, LM2576HVS-5.0 is a functional option requiring external component changes.

Main risk

The main risk is using a standard 40V part in a high-voltage application designed for the 60V 'HV' version, which can lead to device failure.

Recommended alternatives

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LM2596S-5.0 package
LM2596S-5.0

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Needs validationhigh risk

Strong functional match with same switching frequency, but a lower max input voltage rating of 40V.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorLM2596HVS-5.0(UMW)LM2596S-5.0LM2576HVS-5.0(UMW)LM2576S-5.0Compatibility / risk
PackageTO-263TO-263-5TO-263TO-263-5LTO-263-5 / TO-263-5L / TO263-5L — Likely compatible, verify footprint.; LM2576HVS-5.0(UMW): Package matches.; LM2576S-5.0: Likely compatible, verify footprint.; XL2576S-5.0E1: Likely compatible, verify footprint.
Voltage60V40V8V - 60V40V40V / 8V - 60V / 4.5V - 40V — Max input voltage is lower.; LM2576HVS-5.0(UMW): Higher minimum input voltage.; LM2576S-5.0: Max input voltage is lower.; XL2576S-5.0E1: Max input voltage is lower.
Current3A3A3A3A3A — Output current matches.; LM2576HVS-5.0(UMW): Output current matches.; LM2576S-5.0: Output current matches.
Switching Frequency150kHz150kHz52kHz52kHz150kHz / 52kHz — Switching frequency matches.; LM2576HVS-5.0(UMW): Requires changing external L/C components.; LM2576S-5.0: Requires changing external L/C components.; XL2576S-5.0E1: Requires changing external L/C components.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your input voltage. If your input is always below 40V, the LM2596S-5.0 is a strong functional match. If you need the full 60V input range, the LM2576HVS-5.0 is an option but requires changing external components due to a different switching frequency.