LM2596S-12V TO-263-5 Step-Down Switching Voltage Regulator IC (LM2596S-12)
The LM2596S-12V is a high efficiency step-down switching voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable 12V output for embedded systems, industrial electronics, automotive circuits, and power management applications. It integrates switching regulation circuitry with high output current capability, making it suitable for compact and reliable DC-DC converter designs.
Key Features -
- Fixed 12V switching voltage regulator
- High efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion
- High output current capability
- TO-263-5 surface mount package
- Thermal and overload protection support
Specifications -
- IC type / Product type - Step-Down Switching Voltage Regulator IC
- Logic family / Component type - Power Management IC
- Package type - TO-263-5 SMD IC
- Input voltage - Approx 4.5V to 40V DC
- Output voltage - Fixed 12V DC output
- Output current - Up to approx 3A output current
- Switching frequency - Approx 150kHz typical
- Efficiency - High efficiency switching regulation operation
- Operating temperature - Approx -40°C to +125°C
- Additional important specifications - Internal oscillator, thermal shutdown protection, current limiting protection, low external component requirement, high efficiency DC-DC conversion
Applications -
- Embedded power supply systems
- Industrial automation equipment
- Automotive electronic systems
- Battery powered devices
- DC-DC converter circuits
Pinout Configuration -
- Pin 1 - Input voltage pin
- Pin 2 - Switching output pin
- Pin 3 - Ground connection
- Additional pins - Feedback pin, ON or OFF control pin, thermal tab connection
