{"product_id":"lm2596s-5-0-3a-step-down-voltage-regulator-fixed-5v-to-263-smd-package","title":"LM2596S-5.0 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator (Fixed 5V - TO-263 SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-700\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-633 citation-end-633\"\u003eWhen your compact, high-current circuit demands a steady 5-Volt power supply from a much higher voltage battery, the LM2596S-5.0 is the perfect surface-mount solution.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Unlike traditional linear regulators (such as the 7805) that burn off excess voltage as pure heat, the LM2596 uses highly efficient switching buck-converter technology. It rapidly pulses the power on and off thousands of times per second, smoothing it out through an external inductor to provide clean, stable power while running remarkably cool. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-701\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-632 citation-end-632\"\u003eThis specific variant is engineered to provide a fixed, factory-set 5-Volt output, completely eliminating the need for external voltage-adjustment resistors and simplifying your circuit design.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-631 citation-end-631\"\u003eHoused in the space-saving, surface-mount TO-263 (also known as D2PAK) package, it is ideal for modern, compact printed circuit boards while still delivering a massive 3 Amps of continuous current.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you are stepping down a 12-Volt car battery to run an array of logic chips or powering heavy 5-Volt sensors from a 24-Volt industrial line, this regulator provides robust, reliable power delivery. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-702\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFixed 5-Volt Output:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-630 citation-end-630\"\u003e Factory-calibrated to deliver exactly 5 Volts, removing the need for an external resistor divider network and reducing your overall component count.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-703\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Efficiency Switching:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-629 citation-end-629\"\u003e Operates significantly cooler and wastes far less battery life than traditional linear regulators, especially when the difference between your input and output voltage is very large.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-704\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-628\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-628\"\u003eMassive Current Delivery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-628 citation-end-628\"\u003e Comfortably provides up to 3 Amps of continuous output current, making it perfect for driving heavy loads like multiple servo motors, LED arrays, or power-hungry microcomputers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-705\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact SMD Package:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-627 citation-end-627\"\u003e The TO-263 surface-mount footprint saves valuable board real estate compared to older through-hole TO-220 packages, while its large metal backing tab solders directly to your circuit board for excellent heat dissipation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-706\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-626\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-626\"\u003eBuilt-in Hardware Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-626 citation-end-626\"\u003e Features internal thermal shutdown to protect the silicon from overheating and integrated current limiting to survive temporary short-circuit conditions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutomotive Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e Safely and efficiently dropping a car's noisy 12-Volt to 14-Volt alternator system down to a clean 5 Volts for custom dashboard displays and microcontrollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobotics Power Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for taking a large main drive battery pack and stepping it down to run sensitive 5-Volt logic systems without generating excess board heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-707\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-625\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-625\"\u003eCompact IoT Devices:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-625 citation-end-625\"\u003e Ideal for professional, high-density printed circuit boards where a large through-hole regulator and attached aluminum heatsink would be too bulky.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle-Board Computers:\u003c\/b\u003e Providing the reliable, high-current 5-Volt rail required to power boards like the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone from higher voltage industrial power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDevice Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Step-Down (Buck) Switching Regulator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fixed 5.0 Volts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-708\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-624\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-624\"\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-624 citation-end-624\"\u003e 7.0 Volts to 40.0 Volts DC\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-709\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-623\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-623\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-623 citation-end-623\"\u003e 3 Amps\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-710\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-622\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-622\"\u003eSwitching Frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-622 citation-end-622\"\u003e 150 kHz internal oscillator\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_356429cfbdc1431d-711\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-621\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-621\"\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-621 citation-end-621\"\u003e 5-Pin TO-263 \/ D2PAK (Surface Mount with metal heatsink tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42867828162631,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/htb1kqopkxuwbunjsszbq6as7fxax_1_-595x597.jpg?v=1781156490","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/lm2596s-5-0-3a-step-down-voltage-regulator-fixed-5v-to-263-smd-package","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}