Texas Instruments LM2596S-12 DC DC Switching Regulators
IC REG BUCK 12V 3A TO263-5
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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
LM2596S-12
Base Model
Detailed Description
IC REG BUCK 12V 3A TO263-5
Package
TO-263-6, D²Pak (5 Leads + Tab), TO-263BA
Key Features
Package: TO-263-6, D²Pak (5 Leads + Tab), TO-263BA
Lifecycle Status
Obsolete
Datasheet
LM2596S-12 Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments LM2596S-12 DC DC Switching Regulators technical specifications.
General
Series
LM2596
RoHS
Yes
Package / Case
TO-263-6, D²Pak
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Operating Temperature
-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Lifecycle Status
Obsolete
Package
TO-263-6, D²Pak (5 Leads + Tab), TO-263BA
Output Type
Fixed
Max Input Voltage
40V
Output Current
3A
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Side-by-side specifications of related catalog parts.
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| This Part | Related Part | Related Part | Related Part | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | LM2596 | LM2596 | SIMPLE SWITCHER® | SIMPLE SWITCHER® |
| Package / Case | TO-263-6, D²Pak | TO-263-6, D²Pak | TO-263-5 | TO-263-6, D²Pak |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) |
| Switching Frequency | 150kHz | 150kHz | 150 kHz | 150kHz |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active |
| Max Input Voltage | 40V | 40V | 40 V | 40V |
| Min Input Voltage | 4.5V | 4.5V | 4.5 V | 4.5V |
| Number of Outputs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Output Configuration | Positive | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| Output Current | 3A | 3A | 3 A | 3A |
| Output Type | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| Action |
Cross Reference
Manufacturer-stated alternates from official cross-reference tools. These are not a guaranteed pin-compatible drop-in. Qualify package, pinout, and electrical limits against the datasheet before a board change. See cross-reference vs drop-in compatible .
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