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LM2596T-5.0 AI Analysis:
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LM2596T-5.0 product

LM2596T-5.0

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators

Buck Regulator5V Output3A

The LM2596T-5.0 is a 3A step-down switching regulator providing a fixed 5V output from an input up to 40V.

Best for

  • General purpose DC-DC step-down conversion

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring extremely low quiescent current or very small footprint

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements for the TO-220 package

Key specifications

Output Voltage
5V
Max Output Current
3A
Switching Frequency
150kHz

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

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Questions & answers

It is a monolithic integrated circuit designed for step-down (buck) switching regulation, capable of delivering up to 3A of output current.