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LM2596S-12/NOPB

Step-Down Voltage Regulator

The LM2596S-12/NOPB is a step-down voltage regulator from Texas Instruments. View the full LM2596S-12/NOPB datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

LM2596S-12/NOPB shares its datasheet with LM2596, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official LM2596S-12/NOPB datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

LM2596S-12/NOPB Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output load current3 A
Input voltage range4.5–40 V (operating)
Switching frequency150 kHz, ±15%
Output voltage accuracy±4% max over line and load
Standby quiescent currenttypically 80 μA (ON/OFF pin high)
ON/OFF thresholdapprox. 1.3 V (max 25 V on pin)
RθJC(top)2 °C/W
ESD HBM±2000 V

LM2596S-12/NOPB Overview

Part: LM2596 — Texas Instruments

Type: Step-Down (Buck) Switching Regulator

Description: 4.5–40 V input, 3 A step-down switching regulator with integrated switch, 150 kHz fixed-frequency oscillator, and 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and adjustable (1.2–37 V) output versions.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 4.5–40 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C
  • Adjustable output voltage range: 1.2–37 V (±4% max over line and load)
  • Switching frequency: 150 kHz fixed (±15%)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VIN): 45 V
  • Feedback pin voltage: -0.3 to 25 V
  • Flag pin voltage: -0.3 to 45 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Output load current: 3 A
  • Input voltage range: 4.5–40 V (operating)
  • Switching frequency: 150 kHz, ±15%
  • Output voltage accuracy: ±4% max over line and load
  • Standby quiescent current: typically 80 μA (ON/OFF pin high)
  • ON/OFF threshold: approx. 1.3 V (max 25 V on pin)
  • RθJC(top): 2 °C/W
  • ESD HBM: ±2000 V

Features:

  • 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and adjustable output versions
  • Requires only four external components
  • Internal frequency compensation and fixed-frequency oscillator
  • TTL shutdown capability
  • Two-stage frequency-reducing current limit
  • Thermal shutdown protection
  • Uses readily available standard inductors
  • WEBENCH Power Designer support

Applications:

  • Appliances
  • Grid infrastructure
  • EPOS
  • Home theater

Package:

  • NDH (TO-220, 5 pin), 14.986 mm × 10.16 mm
  • KTT (TO-263, 5 pin), 10.10 mm × 8.89 mm

LM2596S-12/NOPB Features

  • New product available:
  • -LMR51430 4.5 to 36-V, 3-A, 500-kHz and 1.1MHz synchronous converter
  • For faster time to market:
  • -TLVM13630 3 to 36-V, 3-A, 200-kHz to 2.2-MHz power module
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V, and adjustable output versions
  • Adjustable version output voltage range: 1.2-V to 37-V ±4% maximum over line and load conditions
  • Available in TO-220 and TO-263 packages
  • 3-A output load current
  • Input voltage range up to 40 V
  • Requires only four external components
  • Excellent line and load regulation specifications
  • 150-kHz fixed-frequency internal oscillator
  • TTL shutdown capability
  • Low power standby mode, IQ, typically 80 μA
  • High efficiency
  • Uses readily available standard inductors
  • Thermal shutdown and current-limit protection
  • Create a custom design using the LM2596 with the WEBENCH ® Power Designer

LM2596S-12/NOPB Applications

(Fixed Output Voltage Versions)

LM2596S-12/NOPB Pin Configuration

Figure 6-1. 5-Pin TO-220 NDH Package Top View

Table 6-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NO.PIN - NAMEI/ODESCRIPTION
1V INIThis is the positive input supply for the IC switching regulator. A suitable input bypass capacitor must be present at this pin to minimize voltage transients and to supply the switching currents required by the regulator.
2OutputOInternal switch. The voltage at this pin switches between approximately (+V IN - V SAT ) and approximately -0.5 V, with a duty cycle of V OUT / V IN . To minimize coupling to sensitive circuitry, the PCB copper area connected to this pin must be kept to a minimum.
3Ground-Circuit ground
4FeedbackISenses the regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loop.
5ON/OFFIAllows the switching regulator circuit to be shut down using logic signals thus dropping the total input supply current to approximately 80 μA. Pulling this pin below a threshold voltage of approximately 1.3 V turns the regulator on, and pulling this pin above 1.3 V (up to a maximum of 25 V) shuts the regulator down. If this shutdown feature is not required, the ON/OFF pin can be wired to the ground pin or it can be left open. In either case, the regulator will be in the ON condition.

Figure 6-2. 5-Pin TO-263 KTT Package Top View

LM2596S-12/NOPB Electrical Characteristics

Specifications are for TJ = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSMIN (1)TYP (2)MAX (1)UNIT
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)SYSTEM PARAMETERS (3) (see Figure 9-13 for test circuit)
V OUTOutput voltage4.75 V ≤ V IN ≤ 40 V,T J = 25°C3.1683.33.432V
V OUT0.2 A ≤ I LOAD ≤ 3 A-40°C ≤ T J ≤ 125°C3.1353.465V
ηEfficiencyV IN = 12 V, I LOAD = 3 A73%
  • (3) External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance. When the LM2596 is used as shown in Figure 9-13, system performance is shown in the test conditions column.

LM2596S-12/NOPB Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1) (2)

MINMAXUNIT
Maximum supply voltage (V IN )Maximum supply voltage (V IN )Maximum supply voltage (V IN )45V
SD/SS pin input voltage (3)SD/SS pin input voltage (3)SD/SS pin input voltage (3)6V
Delay pin voltage (3)Delay pin voltage (3)Delay pin voltage (3)1.5V
Flag pin voltageFlag pin voltageFlag pin voltage-0.345V
Feedback pin voltageFeedback pin voltageFeedback pin voltage-0.325V
Output voltage to ground, steady-stateOutput voltage to ground, steady-stateOutput voltage to ground, steady-state-1V
Power dissipationPower dissipationPower dissipationInternally limitedInternally limited
Vapor phase (60 s)215°C
Lead temperatureInfrared (10 s)245°C
NDZ package, soldering (10 s)NDZ package, soldering (10 s)260°C
Maximum junction temperatureMaximum junction temperatureMaximum junction temperature150°C
Storage temperature, T stgStorage temperature, T stgStorage temperature, T stg-65150°C
  • (1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions . Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
  • (2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
  • (3) Voltage internally clamped. If clamp voltage is exceeded, limit current to a maximum of 1 mA.

LM2596S-12/NOPB Thermal Information

LM2596LM2596
THERMAL METRICKTW (TO-263)NDZ (TO-220)
5 PINS
5 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance (2) (3)See (4)-50°C/W
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance (2) (3)See (5)50-°C/W
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance (2) (3)See (6)30-°C/W
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance (2) (3)See (7)20-°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance22°C/W
  • (1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application report.

  • (2) The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance to JESD 51-7.

  • (3) Thermal Resistances were simulated on a 4-layer, JEDEC board.

  • (4) Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the package mounted TO-220 package mounted vertically, with the leads soldered to a printed circuit board with (1 oz.) copper area of approximately 1 in 2 .

  • (5) Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a single sided printed circuit board with 0.5 in 2 of 1-oz copper area.

  • (6) Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a single sided printed circuit board with 2.5 in 2 of 1-oz copper area.

  • (7) Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a double sided printed circuit board with 3 in 2 of 1-oz copper area on the LM2596S side of the board, and approximately 16 in 2 of copper on the other side of the PCB.

LM2596S-12/NOPB Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)BODY SIZE (NOM)
LM2596NDH (TO-220, 5)14.986 mm × 10.16 mm
LM2596KTT (TO-263, 5)10.10 mm × 8.89 mm
  • (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

Typical Application

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