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LM2596SX-12 AI Analysis:
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LM2596SX-12 product

LM2596SX-12

Power Management (PMIC)

Buck Converter12V Regulator3A

The LM2596SX-12 is a fixed 12V, 3A step-down DC-DC converter designed for efficient power regulation in industrial and consumer electronics.

Best for

  • Industrial power supplies
  • LCD monitors
  • General step-down applications

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring extremely low quiescent current or very high switching frequencies.

Check before use

  • Ensure the PCB layout follows the datasheet guidelines for thermal dissipation and noise reduction.

Key specifications

Output Voltage
12V
Max Current
3A
Input Range
4.5V - 40V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

PowerIndustrial

Datasheet

53be8013edd17d7b0f62c228d34df14a_2210091830_Slkor-SLKORMICRO-Elec--LM2596SX-12_C5186054.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

It is a 150kHz fixed-frequency PWM buck regulator capable of delivering 3A of output current with a fixed 12V output.