LM2596SX-5.0 AI Analysis:
Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD

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LM2596SX-5.0 product

LM2596SX-5.0

Power Management (PMIC)

Buck Converter5V Output3APWM

The LM2596SX-5.0 is a 3A fixed-output (5V) step-down DC-DC converter designed for high-efficiency power management applications.

Best for

  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial power supplies
  • Set-top boxes

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring very low quiescent current or extremely small board space.

Check before use

  • Ensure proper PCB layout for heat dissipation and noise reduction.

Key specifications

Input Voltage
4.5V - 40V
Output Voltage
5V
Output Current
3A
Switching Frequency
150kHz

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power ManagementConsumer Electronics

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Questions & answers

It is a 150kHz fixed-frequency PWM step-down (buck) DC-DC converter capable of delivering up to 3A of output current with a fixed 5V output.