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LM2596S-5.0 AI Analysis:
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LM2596S-5.0 product

LM2596S-5.0

Power Management (PMIC)

Buck Regulator5V Output3A

The LM2596S-5.0 is a fixed 5V, 3A step-down switching regulator designed for efficient power conversion from input voltages up to 40V.

Best for

  • Industrial power supplies
  • Consumer electronics
  • On-card regulation

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring very high efficiency at extremely low loads
  • Space-constrained designs where a smaller package is required

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements for 3A operation
  • Input voltage transients

Key specifications

Output Voltage
5V
Max Output Current
3A
Input Voltage
4.5V - 40V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power Management

Datasheet

4f43e9a0ab2566a78b23a5d4851abd39_UMW LM2596_HV.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

It is a monolithic integrated circuit that functions as a 3A step-down (buck) switching regulator with a fixed 5V output.