What are the key applications for this regulator?

It is commonly used for on-card switching regulators, efficient pre-regulators for linear regulators, and power supplies for battery chargers.

What protection features are included?

The device includes thermal shutdown, current limit protection, and a two-stage frequency-reducing current limit for the output switch.

What are the key specifications?

It features a 3.0A output current, 150kHz fixed switching frequency, 40V maximum input voltage, and a -40°C to +125°C operating junction temperature range.

What is the supply status?

The component is currently active and widely available through major distributors.

What should sourcing teams check before buying LM2596R-5.0?

Check lifecycle (Active), compliance data, distributor availability, and approved-source coverage. Current sourcing signal: Low; readiness: easy.

What is the pinout of LM2596R-5.0?

Use the LM2596R-5.0 datasheet for the official pinout diagram and pin names. In PartGenie, ask Datasheet AI about LM2596R-5.0 pinout to locate pins, power rails, and interface signals before layout.

LM2596R-5.0 Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD | Tak Cheong Electronics (Holdings) Co., Limited

AI summary

The LM2596R-5.0 is a robust 3.0A step-down switching regulator providing a fixed 5.0V output, ideal for high-efficiency power conversion in industrial and consumer applications.

Best for

On-card power regulation
Battery charging circuits
General purpose buck conversion

Avoid if

Applications requiring extremely low quiescent current
Designs where space is too limited for external inductors

Check before use

Ensure input voltage does not exceed 40V
Verify thermal dissipation requirements for the TO-263 package

Key specifications

Output Voltage: 5.0 V
Max Output Current: 3.0 A
Switching Frequency: 150 kHz
Max Input Voltage: 40 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS: nan
REACH: nan
MSL: nan
ECCN: nan
HTSUS: nan

Application

Power ManagementIndustrial

Datasheet

8e526d74f11fdf4178a7435ec1ca488c_2304140030_HTC-Korea-TAEJIN-Tech-LM2596R-5-0_C77782.pdf

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Alternative components

Part	Details	Match
LM2596S-5.0TWGMC	A potential pin-compatible replacement from TWGMC with identical key electrical specs and package.	Needs validation

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Questions & answers

It is a monolithic integrated circuit designed as a 3.0A step-down (buck) switching regulator with a fixed 5.0V output.

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