LM2596ADPBCKGEVB: Step-Down Switching Regulator Evaluation Board

The LM2596 regulator circuit is ideal for easy and quick design of step-down switching regulators (buck converters). It is capable of driving 3.0 A loads with excellent line and load regulation. The device is available in an adjustable output version and is internally compensated to minimize external component count, simplifying power supply design. Demoboard size: 50mm x 43mm Features and Applications Features Adjustable output voltage range 1.23 V 37 V Guaranteed 3.0 A output load current Wide input voltage range up to 40 V 150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator TTL Shutdown function Low power standby mode, typical 80 _A Thermal shutdown and current limit protection Internal loop compensation Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) equal to 1 Simple Applications High Efficiency Buck Regulator High Efficiency Pre-regulator for Linear Regulator OnCard Switching Regulator Positive-Negative Converter (BuckBoost) Negative Boost Converter Battery Charger Power Supply


The LM2596 regulator is circuit ideally suited for easy and convenient design of a step-down switching regulator (buck converter). It is capable of driving a 3.0 A load with excellent line and load regulation. This device is available in adjustable output version and it is internally compensated to minimize the number of external components to simplify the power supply design. Demoboard size: 50mm x 43mm
Features and Applications


Features
Adjustable Output Voltage Range 1.23 V 37 V
Guaranteed 3.0 A Output Load Current
Wide Input Voltage Range up to 40 V
150 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
TTL Shutdown Capability
Low Power Standby Mode, typ 80 _A
Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
Internal Loop Compensation
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Equals 1





Applications
Simple HighEffi ciency StepDown (Buck) Regulator
Efficient PreRegulator for Linear Regulators
OnCard Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converter (BuckBoost)
Negative StepUp Converters
Power Supply for Battery Chargers