LM2596: Buck Regulator, Switching, 3.0 A

The LM2596 series of Buck Switching 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. Requiring a minimum number of external components, these Buck Switching 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 D2PAK 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 +/-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 fault conditions. See LM2595 for 1.0A and LM2594 for 0.5A.

Features
  • Adjustable output voltage range, 1.2V to 37V +/-4% max over line and load conditions
  • Available in TO-220 and D2PAK packages
  • Guaranteed 3A output load current
  • Input voltage range up to 40V
  • Excellent line and load regulation specifications
  • 150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
  • TTL shutdown capability
  • Low power standby mode, Iq typically 80 µA
  • Uses readily available standard inductors
  • Thermal shutdown and current limit
Benefits
  • Flexible to configure for different output voltages and applications
  • Different mounting options
  • High power designs
  • Can be used with several input voltage supplies (+12V, +24V, +36V)
  • Provides a stable power supply
  • No external component required to set frequency
  • Easy to implement low power modes
  • Power saving mode
  • Quick and easy implementation
  • Additional protection against faults
Applications
  • Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
  • On-card switching regulators
  • Positive to negative converter
End Products
  • LCD-TV SMPS
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
150 KHz 3A Step-Down Voltage RegulatorLM2596/D (449.0kB)0
Package Drawings (3)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
5 LEAD D2PAK936A-02 (35.0kB)D
TO-220 5 LEAD314D-04 (61.5kB)H
TO-220 5 LEAD OFFSET314B-05 (260.2kB)L
Evaluation Board Documents (8)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantLM2596ADPBCKGEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (110.0kB)0
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)LM2596ADPBCKGEVB_GERBER.ZIP (24.0kB)0
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB SchematicLM2596ADPBCKGEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (140.0kB)1
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB Test ProcedureLM2596ADPBCKGEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.PDF (82.0kB)0
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantLM2596ATPBCKGEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (99.0kB)1
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)LM2596ATPBCKGEVB_GERBER.ZIP (50.0kB)0
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB SchematicLM2596ATPBCKGEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (140.0kB)1
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB Test ProcedureLM2596ATPBCKGEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.PDF (159.0kB)1
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
LM2596ADPBCKGEVBActivePb-freeStep-Down Switching Regulator Evaluation Board
LM2596ATPBCKGEVBActivePb-freeStep-Down Switching Regulator Evaluation Board
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
LM2596DSADJGActivePb-free Halide freeD2PAK-5936A-021Tube50$1.9333
LM2596DSADJR4GActivePb-free Halide freeD2PAK-5936A-021Tape and Reel800$1.9333
LM2596TADJGLast ShipmentsPb-free Halide freeTO-220-5314D-04NATube50
LM2596TVADJGActivePb-free Halide freeTO-220-5314B-05NATube50$1.8666
Specifications
ProductTopologyControl ModeVCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)VO Typ (V)IO Typ (A)Efficiency (%)fSW Typ (kHz)
LM2596DSADJGStep-DownVoltage Mode4.5401.25 to 37385150
LM2596DSADJR4GStep-DownVoltage Mode4.5401.25 to 37385150
LM2596TVADJGStep-DownVoltage Mode4.5401.25 to 37385150
150 KHz 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator (449.0kB) LM2596
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB BOM ROHS LM2596ADPBCKGEVB
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB GERBER LM2596ADPBCKGEVB
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB SCHEMATIC LM2596ADPBCKGEVB
LM2596ADPBCKGEVB TEST PROCEDURE LM2596ADPBCKGEVB
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB BOM ROHS LM2596ATPBCKGEVB
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB GERBER LM2596ATPBCKGEVB
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB SCHEMATIC LM2596ATPBCKGEVB
LM2596ATPBCKGEVB TEST PROCEDURE LM2596ATPBCKGEVB
5 LEAD D2PAK LM2931
TO-220 5 LEAD LM2931
TO-220 5 LEAD OFFSET LM2931
LM2596