Product Overview
The LM2576R-5.0 from Texas Instruments is a 3A step-down switching voltage regulator with fixed 5.0V output in a TO-263 (D2PAK) surface-mount package. Operating from up to 40V input with 52kHz switching frequency, it requires minimal external components.
Key Specifications
| Input Voltage | 4V ~ 40V |
| Output Voltage | 5.0V fixed (+/-4%) |
| Output Current | 3A |
| Switching Frequency | 52kHz |
| Efficiency | 77% typical (VIN=12V, 3A) |
| Package | TO-263-5 (D2PAK) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
Features
- Fixed 5.0V output with +/-4% accuracy
- 3A output with internal power switch
- 52kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
- Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
- Requires only 4 external components
- Standby mode with <200uA quiescent current
Applications
- Automotive 12V/24V to 5V conversion
- Industrial distributed power systems
- Battery-powered equipment power supply
- Step-down regulation from high-voltage rails
- Embedded system 5V power rails