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LM2596S-5.0 AI Analysis:
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LM2596S-5.0 product

LM2596S-5.0

DC DC Switching Regulators

Buck Converter5V Regulator3.5A

The LM2596S-5.0 is a 3.5A step-down switching regulator providing a fixed 5V output, ideal for high-efficiency power conversion applications.

Best for

  • Step-down regulation
  • Battery charging
  • Microprocessor power supplies

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring extremely low noise or very high switching frequencies

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements
  • Inductor saturation current

Key specifications

Output Voltage
5 V
Max Output Current
3.5 A
Switching Frequency
150 kHz

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Power Management

Datasheet

4f43e9a0ab2566a78b23a5d4851abd39_UMW LM2596_HV.pdf

800 KB

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Alternative components

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Questions & answers

It is a 3.5A, 150kHz PWM buck DC/DC converter designed for step-down voltage regulation with a fixed 5V output.