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LM2596T-ADJ AI Analysis:
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LM2596T-ADJ product

LM2596T-ADJ

Power Management (PMIC)

Buck ConverterVoltage Regulator3AAdjustable

The LM2596T-ADJ is a 3A step-down DC-DC converter in a TO-220-5 package, ideal for high-efficiency voltage regulation in industrial and consumer electronics.

Best for

  • General purpose step-down power supplies
  • Industrial control systems

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring input voltage > 40V (use HV version instead)
  • Space-constrained designs (consider DFN or SOP packages)

Check before use

  • Inductor saturation current
  • Output capacitor ESR requirements

Key specifications

Max Output Current
3 A
Input Voltage Range
4.5V - 40V
Switching Frequency
150 kHz
Package
TO-220-5

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

PowerIndustrial

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Questions & answers

It is a 150KHz fixed-frequency PWM DC-DC buck converter capable of delivering up to 3A of output current.