ISSUED DATE :2005/04/15
REVISED DATE :2006/06/26B
GTM
CORPORATION
G5ULM2596
Simple Switcher Power converter 150kHz 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
Description
The G5ULM2596 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all active functions for a step-down (buck) switching
regulator, capable of driving 3A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltage of 3.3v, 5v,
12v and an adjustable output version. Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators are simple to use and
include internal frequency compensation and a fixed-frequency oscillator.
The G5ULM2596 series operates at a switching frequency of 150 kHz thus allowing smaller sized filter components than what would be
needed with lower frequency switching regulators. Available in a standard 5-lead TO-263 package with several different lead bend options.
A standard series if inductors are available from several different manufactures optimized for use with the G5ULM2596 series. This feature
greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies. Other feature include a guaranteed ±4% to tolerance on output voltage under
specified input voltages and output load conditions, and ±15% on the oscillator frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring 80uA
standby current. Self protection features include a two stage frequency reducing current limit for the output switch and an over temperature
shutdown for complete protection under fault conditions.
Features
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3.3V, 5.0V, 12V and adjustable output versions
Adjustable version output voltage range , 1.2V to 37V ±4% max over line and load conditions
Guaranteed 3A output current
Input voltage range up to 40V
Efficient pre-regulator for linear regulators
Requires only 4 external components
150kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
TTL shutdown capability, low power standby mode
High efficiency
Uses readily available standard inductors
Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
Applications
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Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
On-card switching regulators
Positive to negative converter
Package Dimensions
Millimeter
Millimeter
REF.
REF.
Min.
Max.
4.80
0.91
0.30
0.5
Min.
1.25
Max.
1.45
A
b
L4
c
L1
E
4.40
0.66
0.00
0.36
2.29
9.80
c2
L2
D
e
L
ꢀ
1.27 REF.
8.6
9.0
1.70 REF.
14.6 15.8
0˚ 8˚
2.79
10.4
Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
12V
Unregulated
DC Input
G5ULM2596-5.0
33
1N5824
680
220
G5ULM2596
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