LM2596
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SNVS124C –NOVEMBER 1999–REVISED APRIL 2013
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LM2596 SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Converter 150 kHz
3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM2596 series of regulators are monolithic
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3.3V, 5V, 12V, and Adjustable Output Versions
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.
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Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range,
1.2V to 37V ±4% Max Over Line and Load
Conditions
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Available in TO-220 and TO-263 Packages
Ensured 3A Output Load Current
Input Voltage Range Up to 40V
Requiring
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minimum number of external
components, these regulators are simple to use and
include internal frequency compensation , and a
fixed-frequency oscillator.
Requires Only 4 External Components
Excellent Line and Load Regulation
Specifications
The LM2596 series operates at a switching frequency
of 150 kHz thus allowing smaller sized filter
components than what would be needed with lower
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150 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
TTL Shutdown Capability
frequency switching regulators. Available in
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Low Power Standby Mode, IQ Typically 80 μA
High Efficiency
standard 5-lead TO-220 package with several
different lead bend options, and a 5-lead TO-263
surface mount package.
Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit
Protection
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.
APPLICATIONS
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Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down (Buck)
Regulator
Other features include a ensured ±4% tolerance on
output voltage under specified input voltage and
output load conditions, and ±15% on the oscillator
frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring
typically 80 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
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On-Card Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converter
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fault conditions.
(1) † Patent Number 5,382,918.
Typical Application
(Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
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