LM2596T-5.0

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Overview

The LM2596T-5.0 is a monolithic integrated circuit step-down switching regulator manufactured by TAEJIN Technology Co., part of the LM2596 series. It operates with a fixed output voltage of 5.0V and supports a maximum load current of 3.0A. The device features an internal 150kHz oscillator, requiring only four external components for implementation. It accepts a wide input voltage range up to 40V and includes thermal shutdown and current limit protection.

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Feature Summary

• Fixed 5.0V output version within the adjustable series
• Internal 150kHz fixed frequency oscillator
• TTL shutdown capability for low power standby
• Integrated thermal shutdown and current limit protection

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Applications

• Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulators
• Efficient pre-regulators for linear regulators
• On-card switching regulators
• Power supplies for battery chargers

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Procurement Notes

Verify manufacturer origin as TAEJIN Technology Co. rather than Texas Instruments. Confirm package type is TO-220-5 through-hole. Check RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level. Ensure datasheet matches the specific 5.0V fixed output variant.

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Selection Notes

Select this component when a fixed 5.0V output is required without external feedback resistors. Suitable for designs needing 3.0A continuous current from higher input voltages. Ideal for applications prioritizing simplicity due to minimal external component count. Consider thermal management requirements for high-load scenarios.

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Part Context

This part belongs to the LM2596 series of buck converters. The 'T' suffix indicates a TO-220-5 through-hole package. The '-5.0' suffix specifies the fixed 5.0V output voltage variant. It is designed for easy design implementation compared to adjustable versions.

Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators Replacement Considerations

LM2596T-ADJ/NOPB: Adjustable version requiring external resistors for 5.0V. LM2596S-5.0/NOPB: Surface mount alternative in TO-263 package. LM2576HVT-5.0: Higher voltage input variant with different switching frequency.