LM2596S-12

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  "title": "LM2596S-12",
  "brief": "UMW DC-DC Converters, TO-263-5. Pinout extracted from the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
  "version": "0.2.0",
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    "mpn": "LM2596S-12",
    "manufacturer": "UMW",
    "package": "TO-263-5",
    "pin_count": 6,
    "category": "PMIC",
    "subcategory": "DC-DC Converters",
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        "number": "1",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Input supply voltage. Accepts unregulated DC input; operating range 4.75V to 40V (63V absolute max for HV variant). Bypass with a low-ESR bulk capacitor (typ. 680 uF) placed close to the pin."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "Output",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Switching output of the internal power switch. Connects to the external catch diode (e.g., 1N5822/1N5824 Schottky), inductor (typ. 33 uH for 12V out), and output filter capacitor. Delivers up to 3A load current; saturation voltage typ. 1.16V at 3A."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground reference for the regulator. Also serves as the thermal path in the TO-263 (D2PAK) surface-mount package; connect to a copper ground plane for heat dissipation."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "Feedback",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output voltage feedback sense pin. For the fixed 12V variant, connect directly to the regulated output node. Internal reference sets Vout = 12V (min 11.40V, max 12.60V over temperature). Absolute maximum -0.3V to +25V."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "ON/OFF",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "TTL-compatible shutdown control. Active low: drive low or leave floating for normal operation; drive high (>~2.2V, up to 25V max) to enter standby mode (IQ typ. 80 uA). Internal pull-down keeps the device enabled when unconnected."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "TAB",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Exposed thermal pad. Present in the package land pattern; connect it per the manufacturer datasheet thermal recommendation. Added because the footprint carries this pad and the symbol had no pin for it.",
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      }
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    },
    "pin1": {
      "pad": "1",
      "at": [
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        -3.4
      ],
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      "source": "silk-marker",
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      "mark": "drawn"
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        "checked": "2026-10-07",
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      "Manufacturer": "UMW",
      "Package": "TO-263-5",
      "Category": "PMIC",
      "Pins": "5"
    }
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  "discovery_pitch": "LM2596S-12 (UMW) component page with datasheet-verified CAD.",
  "author": {
    "name": "Ray"
  },
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      "mpn": "LM2596S-12",
      "kind": "packaging"
    },
    {
      "mpn": "LM2596HVS-12",
      "kind": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "mpn": "LM2596T-12",
      "kind": "unknown"
    },
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  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-09-28T16:15:17.357Z"
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