LM2596
Feb. 2009
LM2596
3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
GENARAL DESCRIPTION
The LM2596 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are
available in fixed output voltages 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 LM2596 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-220 package with
several different lead bend options, and a 5-lead TO-263 surface mount package.
A standard series of inductors are available from several different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2596
series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.
Other features include a guaranteed 3% tolerance on output voltage under specified input voltage and output load
conditions, and 15% on the oscillator frequency. External shutdown is included,featuring typically 100 μA 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.
APPLICATIONS
Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
On-card switching regulators
Positive to negative converter
FEATURES
3.3V, 5V, 12V, and adjustable output versions
Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.2V to
37V 3% max over line and load conditions
Available in TO-220 and TO-263 packages
Guaranteed 3A output load current
Input voltage range up to 40V
Requires only 4 external components
Excellent line and load regulation specifications
150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
TTL shutdown capability
Low power standby mode, IQ typically 100 μA
High efficiency
Uses readily available standard inductors
Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
ORDERING INFORMATION
Output Voltage
Package
Type
3.3
5.0
12
ADJ
LM2596S-3.3
LM2596T-3.3
LM2596S-5.0
LM2596T-5.0
LM2596S-12
LM2596T-12
LM2596S-ADJ
LM2596T-ADJ
TO-263
TO-220
PIN CONNECTION
Bent and Staggered Leads, Through Hole
Package
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
Surface Mount Package
5-Lead TO-263 (S)
Order Number LM2596S-3.3, LM2596S-5.0,
LM2596S-12 or LM2596S-ADJ
Order Number LM2596T-3.3, LM2596T-5.0,
LM2596T-12 or LM2596T-ADJ
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