Description

LM2596T-5.0 5-Volt, 3-Amp Step-Down Switching Voltage Regulator
The LM2596T-5.0 is a monolithic integrated circuit that provides all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator. It is capable of driving a 3.0A load with excellent line and load regulation while delivering a fixed, highly accurate 5.0V output.

* Component Type: Monolithic Step-Down (Buck) Switching Voltage Regulator
* Output Voltage: 5.0 Volts Fixed (±4% tolerance under worst-case conditions)
* Output Current: 3.0 Amps maximum continuous load
* Input Voltage Range: Up to 40 Volts maximum input
* Switching Frequency: 150 kHz internal oscillator (allows smaller filter components compared to low-frequency regulators)
* Package Style: TO-220 (through-hole plastic package with a metal tab for heat sinking)
* Efficiency: High-efficiency buck operation, significantly reducing heat compared to linear regulators (like the LM7805)
* Protection Features: Thermal shutdown, current limit protection, and TTL shutdown capability with a low-power standby mode