ap1501-50k5g-13

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  "version": "0.1.0",
  "type": "component",
  "description": "Diodes Incorporated DC-DC Converters, TO-263-5. Datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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  "author": {
    "name": "Ray"
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  "component": {
    "mpn": "AP1501-50K5G-13",
    "manufacturer": "Diodes Incorporated",
    "package": "TO-263-5",
    "pin_count": 6,
    "category": "DC-DC Converters",
    "datasheet": "https://www.diodes.com/assets/Datasheets/AP1501-50K5G-13.pdf",
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    "pins": [
      {
        "number": "1",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Positive input supply for the IC switching regulator. Operating range up to 40V (absolute max +45V). Requires an input bypass capacitor to minimize voltage transients and supply the switching currents needed by the regulator."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "Output",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Internal switching output (emitter of the on-chip 3A NPN switch). The voltage at this pin switches between (+VIN - VSAT) and approximately -0.5V with a duty cycle of approximately VOUT/VIN. Connects to the external inductor and catch diode of the buck converter; PCB copper area on this node should be kept minimal to reduce EMI coupling."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "Gnd",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Circuit ground. The exposed metal tab of the TO263-5L package is also connected to GND and should be soldered to the PCB ground copper for thermal dissipation."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "FB",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output voltage feedback control. Senses the regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loop. For the fixed 5.0V version this pin is tied directly to the output; internal reference VFB is 1.23V for the adjustable version. Absolute max -0.3V to +40V."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "SD",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "ON/OFF shutdown control input. Pulling this pin below ~1.3V (VIL max 0.6V) turns the regulator ON; pulling it above ~1.3V (VIH min 2.0V, up to 40V max) shuts the regulator down, dropping standby current to approximately 150µA. Can be tied to GND or left open if shutdown is not used."
      },
      {
        "number": "TAB",
        "name": "Metal Tab GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Exposed metal tab on the TO263-5L package, internally connected to Gnd (pin 3). Serves as the primary thermal path and must be soldered to a copper ground pad on the PCB (recommended >=0.4 in², ideally 2+ in² of 2oz copper) for adequate heat dissipation.",
        "thermal_pad": true
      }
    ],
    "provenance": {
      "rebuilt": "component block rebuilt 2026-10-05 from this page's own README pinout table and .kicad_sym (pins cross-checked), no re-extraction"
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