ESTEK LM2596

LM2596
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The LM2596 series of regulators are monolithic integrated
circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3A load with
excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available
in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and an adjustable
output version.
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these
regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency
compensation, and a fixed-frequency oscillator.
The LM2596 series operates at a switching frequency of 150
kHz thus allowing smaller sized filter components than what
would be needed with lower frequency switching regulators.
Available in a standard 5-lead TO-220 package with several
different lead bend options, and a 5-lead TO-263 surface mount
package.
A standard series of inductors are available from several
different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2596
series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode
power supplies.
Other features include a guaranteed 4% tolerance on output
voltage under specified input voltage and output load
conditions, and 15% on the oscillator frequency. External
shutdown is included, featuring typically 80 µA standby
current. Self protection features include a two stage frequency
reducing current limit for the output switch and an over
temperature shutdown for complete protection under fault
conditions.
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3.3V, 5V, 12V, and adjustable output versions
Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.2V to 37V
4% max over line and load conditions
Available in TO-220 and TO-263 packages
Guaranteed 3A output load current
Input voltage range up to 40V
Requires only 4 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
APPLICATIONS
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Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
On-card switching regulators
Positive to negative converter
TYPICAL APPLICATION (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
4
+ VIN
12V
L1
1
5.0
+
CIN
680F
5
3
5.0V
2
+C
OUT
220

F
BLOCK DIAGRAM
ON/ OFF
VIN
+
START
UP
2.5V
+
+
COM
COM
+
FEEDBACK
R2
GM
+
AMP
Active
capacitor
LATCH
DRIVER
+
+
OUTPUT
150kHz
OSC
GND
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PIN FUNCTIONS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)
+VIN - This 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 needed by the regulator.
Ground - Circuit ground.
Output - Internal switch. The voltage at this pin switches
between (+VIN - VSAT ) and approximately -0.5V, with a duty
cycle of approximately VOUT /VIN. To minimize coupling to
sensitive circuitry, the PC board copper area connected to this
pin should be kept to a minimum.
Feedback — Senses the regulated output voltage to complete
the feedback loop.
ON/OFF - Allows the switching regulator circuit to be shut
down using logic level signals thus dropping the total input
supply current to approximately 80 µA. Pulling this pin below a
threshold voltage of approximately 1.3V turns the regulator on,
and pulling this pin above 1.3V (up to a maximum of 25V) shuts
the regulator down. If this shutdown feature is not needed, 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.
Maximum Supply Voltage
45V
ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage
-0.3  V 
+25V
Feedback Pin Voltage
-0.3  V +25V
Output Voltage to Ground
(Steady State)
-1V
Power Dissipation
Internally limited
0C to +1500C
Storage Temperature Range
-65
ESD Susceptibility
Human Body Model (Note 2)
2 kV
Lead Temperature
S Package
Vapor Phase (60 sec.)
+2150C
Infrared (10 sec.)
+2450C
T Package (Soldering, 10 sec.)
+2600C
Maximum Junction Temperature
+1500C
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature Range
-400CTJ+1250C
LM2596-3.3
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 250C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range
LM2596-3.3
Units
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Limit
(Limits)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 5)Test Circuit Figure 1
V
VOUT
Output Voltage
4.7V5VIN40V, 0.2AILOAD3A
3.3
3.168/3.135
V(min)
3.432/3.465
V(max)

Efficiency
VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A
73
%
LM2596-5.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 250C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range
LM2596-5.0
Units
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Limit
(Limits)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 5)Test Circuit Figure 1
V
VOUT
Output Voltage
7VVIN40V, 0.2AILOAD3A
5.0
4.800/4.750
V(min)
5.200/5.250
V(max)

Efficiency
VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A
80
%
LM2596-12
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 250C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range
LM2596-12
Units
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Limit
(Limits)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 5)Test Circuit Figure 1
V
VOUT
Output Voltage
15VVIN40V, 0.2AILOAD3A
12.0
11.52/11.40
V(min)
12.48/12.60
V(max)

Efficiency
VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A
90
%
LM2596-ADJ
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 250C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating
Temperature Range
LM2596-ADJ
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Limit
(Note 4)
(Note 3)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 5)Test Circuit Figure 1
1.230
VOUT
Output Voltage
4.5VVIN40V, 0.2AILOAD3A
1.193/1.180
VOUT programmed for 3V. Circuit of
1.267/1.280
Figure 1.

Efficiency
VIN=12V, VOUT=3V, ILOAD=3A
Units
(Limits)
V
V(min)
V(max)
ALL OUTPUT VOLTAGE VERSIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 250C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version and VIN = 24V for the 12V version. ILOAD
= 500 mA
LM2596-XX
Units
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Limit
(Limits)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
DEVICE PARAMETERS
nA
Feedback Bias Current
Adjustable Version Only, VFB=1.3V
10
Ib
nA (max)
50/100
kHz
fO
Oscillator Frequency
(Note 6)
150
kHz (min)
127/110
kHz (max)
173/173
V
VSAT
Saturation Voltage
IOUT=3A (Notes 7, 8)
1.16
V (max)
1.4/1.5
(Note 8)
100
DC
Max Duty Cycle (ON)
%
(Note 9)
0
Min Duty Cycle (OFF)
A
ICL
Current Limit
Peak Current (Notes 7, 8)
4.5
A (min)
3.6/3.4
A (max)
6.9/7.5
IL
Output Leakage Current
Output=0V (Notes 7, 9)
50
A (max)
Output=-0.9V (Note 10)
10
mA
mA (max)
30
mA
IQ
Quiescent Current
(Note 9)
5
mA (max)
10
ON/OFF pin=5V (OFF) (Note 10)
80
ISTBY
Standby
A
Quiescent
200/250
A (max)
0C/W
JC
Thermal Resistance
TO-220 or TO-263 Package, Junction to Case
2
0C/W
JA
TO-220 Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 11)
50
0C/W
JA
TO-263 Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 12)
50
0C/W
JA
TO-263 Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 13)
30
0C/W
JA
TO-263 Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 14)
20
ON/OFF CONTROL Test Circuit Figure 1
ON/OFF Pin Logic Input
1.3
V
Threshold Voltage
Low (Regulator ON)
V (max)
VIH
0.6
High (Regulator OFF)
V (min)
VIL
2.0
IH
5
A
LOGIC=2.5V (Regulator OFF)
15
ON/OFF Pin Input Current
V
A (max)
VLOGIC=0.5V (Regulator ON)
0.02
A
5
A (max)
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate
conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed
specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5k resistor into each pin.
Note 3: Typical numbers are at 250C and represent the most likely norm.
Note 4: All limits guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room
temperature limits are 100% production tested. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard
Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Note 5: External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors, and voltage programming resistors can
affect switching regulator system performance. When the LM2596 is used as shown in the Figure 1 test circuit, system performance
will be as shown in system parameters section of Electrical Characteristics.
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Note 6: The switching frequency is reduced when the second stage current limit is activated. The amount of reduction is
determined by the severity of current over-load.
Note 7: No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output pin.
Note 8: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V to force the output transistor switch ON.
Note 9: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and the ADJ. version, and 15V for the 12V
version, to force the output transistor switch OFF.
Note 10: VIN = 40V.
Note 11: Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the TO-220 package mounted vertically, with the leads
soldered to a printed circuit board with (1 oz.) copper area of approximately 1 in2
Note 12: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a single printed circuit board with 0.5 in2
of (1 oz.) copper area.
Note 13: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a single sided printed circuit board with
2.5 in2 of (1 oz.) copper area.
Note 14: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with the TO-263 package tab soldered to a double sided printed circuit board with
3 in2 of (1 oz.) copper area on the LM2596S side of the board, and approximately 16 in2 of copper on the other side of the p-c
board.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 1)
Normalized Output Voltage
Line Regulation
1.5
Efficiency
95
0.4
0.3
0.2
1.0
0.5
0
-0.1
-0.5
80
5V
75
-0.2
-1.0
-0.3
-0.4
-50 -25
0
25
50
75
12V
85
0.1
0
20V
90
70
65
0
35 540 10
15
20
25
30
0 5 10
35 40
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
15
20 25
30
Switch Saturation
Switch Current Limit
Voltage
1.4
5.5
V = 12V
IN
VOUT =5V
VIN= 12V
1.3
5.0
1.2
Dropout Voltage
1.6
1.4
0
T = -40 C
1.1
0.9
I
=
0
0.7 25 C
0
125 C
0.6
0
1
2 3
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
4
3A
1.0
4.0
0.8
I
=
LOAD
1.2
4.5
1.0
3.5
- 50 -25
75
0
4
25
50
0.8
0.6
-50 -25
75
1A
0
25
50
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 1) (Continued)
Operating
Quiescent Current
Shutdown
Quiescent Current
120
24
20
I
=
0
80
12
60
8
40
4
20
5
_
V
100
16
Minimum Operating
Supply Voltage
5V
4
0
T = 25 C
3
2
0
-50 -25
75
1
0
0
25
0
50
ON/OFF Threshold
Voltage
2.5
10
20
30
40
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
155
150
5
1.0
ON
0.5
4
145
3
140
2
135
1
-50 -25
75
0
25
50
50
Switching Frequency
6
1.5
25
160
7
OFF
0
ON/OFF Pin
Current (Sinking)
8
2.0
0
-50 -25
75
0
10
0
15
20
25
130
-50 -25
75
0
25
50
ON/ OF PIN VOLTAGE (V)
Feedback Pin
Bias Current
10
7.5
5.0
2.5
ADJUSTABLE VERSION ONLY
0
-2.5
-5.0
-50 -25
75
0
25
50
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Continuous Mode Switching Waveforms
VIN=20V, VOUT=5V, ILOAD=2A
L=32H, COUT=220F, COUTESR=50m
A
B
Discontinuous Mode Switching Waveforms
VIN=20V, VOUT=5V, ILOAD=500mA L=10H,
COUT=330F, COUTESR=45m
20V
20V
10V
10V
A
0V
0V
2A
1A
B
1A
0A
0A
C
C
AC/
div
A: Output Pin Voltage,10V/ div
B: Inductor Current 1A/ div
C: Output Ri pple Voltage,50mV/ div
AC/
div
A: Output Pin Voltage,10V/ div
B: Inductor Current 1A/ div
C: Output Ri pple Voltage,100mV/ div
Horizontal Time Base: 2s/ div
Horizontal Time Base: 2s/ div
Load Transient Response for Continuous Mode
VIN=20V, VOUT=5V, ILOAD=500mA to 2A
L=32H, COUT=220F, COUTESR=50m
Load Transient Response for Discontinuous Mode
VIN=20V, VOUT=5V, ILOAD=500mA to 2A
L=10H, COUT=330F, COUTESR=45m
A
AC
div
A
AC
div
B
1A
B
1A
0A
0A
A: Output Voltage,100mV/ div. (AC)
B: 500mA to 2A Load Pulse
A: Output Voltage, 100mV/ div.(AC)
B: 500mA to 2A Load Pulse
Horizontal Time Base: 100

s
Horizontal Time Base: 200s/ div
/ div
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TEST CIRCUIT AND LAYOUT GUIDELINES
Fixed Output Voltage Versions
4
+
+ VIN
L1
+
3
CIN
5
L1
2
+
+
COUT
CIN - 470 F
 ,50V,Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon “PL
COUT Series”
- 220 F
 ,25V,Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon “PL
Series”D1 - 5A,40V Schottky Rectifer,1N5825
,L38
L1
68 H

Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
CFF
R1
R2
4
+
+ VIN
+
3
CIN
2
5
L1
+
COUT
R2
V 1+( )
V
REF
R1
=
where VREF=1.23V
VOUT
-1)
R = R (2
Select R1 to be approximately 1k , use a1% resistor for best
CIN - 470 F
stability.
 ,50V,Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon “PL
COUT Series”
- 220 F
 ,35V,Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon “PL
Series”D1 - 5A,40V Schottky Rectifer,1N5825
,L38
L1
68 H
-
R1
Application Information Section
1k see
, 1%
C
Figure 1. Standard Test Circuits and Layout Guides
As in any switching regulator, layout is very important. Rapidly switching currents associated with wiring inductance can generate
voltage transients which can cause problems. For minimal inductance and ground loops, the wires indicated by heavy lines should
be wide printed circuit traces and
should be kept as short as possible. For best results, external components should be located as close to the switcher lC as possible
using ground plane construction or single point grounding.
If open core inductors are used, special care must be taken as to the location and positioning of this type of inductor. Allowing
the inductor flux to intersect sensitive feedback, lC groundpath and COUT wiring can cause problems.
When using the adjustable version, special care must be taken as to the location of the feedback resistors and the associated wiring.
Physically locate both resistors near the IC, and route the wiring away from the inductor, especially an open core type of inductor.
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LM2596 SERIES BUCK REGULATOR DESIGN PROCEDURE (FIXED OUTPUT)
PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
Given:
Given:
VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage (3.3V, 5V or 12V)
VIN (max) = Maximum DC Input Voltage
I
(max) = Maximum Load Current
1. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. Select the correct inductor value selection guide from Figures
Figure 4, Figure 5,or Figure 6. (Output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, or
12V respectively.) For all other voltages, see the design procedure
for the adjustable version.
B. From the inductor value selection guide, identify the inductance
region intersected by the Maximum Input Voltage line and the
Maximum Load Current line. Each region is identified by an
inductance value and an inductor code (LXX).
C. Select an appropriate inductor from the four manufacturer’s part
numbers listed in Figure 8.
EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
A. In the majority of applications, low ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance) electrolytic capacitors between 82 µF and 820 µF and
low ESR solid tantalum capacitors between 10 µF and 470 µF
provide the best results. This capacitor should be located close to
the IC using short capacitor leads and short copper traces. Do not
use capacitors larger than 820 µF.
B. To simplify the capacitor selection procedure, refer to the quick
design component selection table shown in Figure 2. This table
contains different input voltages, output voltages, and load
currents, and lists various inductors and output capacitors that will
provide the best design solutions.
2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
A. See section on output capacitors in application information section.
C. The capacitor voltage rating for electrolytic capacitors should be
at least 1.5 times greater than the output voltage, and often much
higher voltage ratings are needed to satisfy the low ESR
requirements for low output ripple voltage.
C. For a 5V output, a capacitor voltage rating at least 7.5V or more is needed. But
even a low ESR, switching grade, 220µF 10V aluminum electrolytic capacitor
would exhibit approximately 225 mW of ESR (see the curve in Figure 14 for the
ESR vs voltage rating). This amount of ESR would result in relatively high output
ripple voltage. To reduce the ripple to 1% of the output voltage, or less, a capacitor
with a higher value or with a higher voltage rating (lower ESR) should be selected.
A 16V or 25V capacitor will reduce the ripple volt-age by approximately half.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. The catch diode current rating must be at least 1.3 times greater than the
maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design must withstand a
continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal to the
maximum current limit of the LM2596. The most stressful condition for
this diode is an overload or shorted output condition.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least 1.25 times the
maximum input voltage.
C. This diode must be fast (short reverse recovery time) and must be located
close to the LM2596 using short leads and short printed circuit traces.
Because of their fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop,
Schottky diodes provide the best performance and efficiency, and should be
the first choice, especially in low output voltage applications.
Ultra-fast recovery, or High-Efficiency rectifiers also provide good results.
Ultra-fast recovery diodes typically have reverse recovery times of 50 ns or
less. Rectifiers such as the 1N5400 series are much too slow and should not
be used.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. Refer to the table shown in Figure 11. In this example, a 5A, 20V, 1N5823
Schottky diode will provide the best performance, and will not be overstressed even
for a shorted output.
VOUT =5V
VIN (max) = 12V
I
(max) = 3A
1. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. Use the inductor selection guide for the 5V version shown in Figure 5.
B. From the inductor value selection guide shown in Figure 5, the
inductance region intersected by the 12V horizontal line and the 3A
vertical line is 33 µH, and the inductor code is L40.
C. The inductance value required is 33 µH. From the table in Figure 8, go to the
L40 line and choose an inductor part number from any of the four manufacturers
shown. (In most in-stance, both through hole and surface mount inductors are
available.)
B. From the quick design component selection table shown in Figure 2, locate the
5V output voltage section. In the load current column, choose the load current line
that is closest to the current needed in your application, for this example, use the 3A
line. In the maximum input voltage column, select the line that covers the input
voltage needed in your application, in this example, use the 15V line. Continuing on
this line are recommended inductors and capacitors that will provide the best overall
performance.
The capacitor list contains both through hole electrolytic and surface mount tantalum
capacitors from four different capacitor manufacturers. It is recommended that both
the manufacturers and the manufacturer’s series that are listed in the table be used.
In this example aluminum electrolytic capacitors from several different
manufacturers are available with the range of ESR numbers needed.
330 µF 35V Panasonic HFQ Series
330 µF 35V Nichicon PL Series
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PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
4. Input Capacitor (CIN)
4. Input Capacitor (CIN)
A low ESR aluminum or tantalum bypass capacitor is needed between the The important parameters for the Input capacitor are the input voltage rating and the
input pin and ground pin to prevent large volt-age transients from appearing RMS current rating. With a nominal
input voltage of 12V, an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a voltage rating
at the input. This capacitor should be located close to the IC
using short leads. In addition, the RMS current rating of the input capacitor greater than 18V (1.5 x VIN ) would be needed. The next higher capacitor voltage
rating is 25V.
should be selected to be at least 1/2 the DC load current. The capacitor
manufacturers data sheet must be checked to assure that this current rating The RMS current rating requirement for the input capacitor in
is not exceeded. The curve shown in Figure 9 shows typical RMS current a buck regulator is approximately 1 /2 the DC load current. In this example, with a
3A load, a capacitor with a RMS current rating of at least 1.5A is needed. The
ratings for several different aluminum electrolytic capacitor values.
curves shown in Figure 9 can be used to select an appropriate input capacitor.
For an aluminum electrolytic, the capacitor voltage rating should be
From the curves, locate the 35V line and note which capacitor values have RMS
approximately 1.5 times the maximum input voltage.
current ratings greater than 1.5A. A 680µF/35V capacitor could be used.
The tantalum capacitor voltage rating should be 2 times the maximum
For a through hole design, a 680µF/35V electrolytic capacitor (Panasonic HFQ
input voltage and it is recommended that they be surge current tested by
series or Nichicon PL series or equivalent) would be adequate. other types or other
the manufacturer.
Use caution when using ceramic capacitors for input bypassing, because it manufacturers capacitors can be used provided the RMS ripple current ratings are
adequate.
may cause severe ringing at the VIN pin.
For surface mount designs, solid tantalum capacitors can be used, but caution must
be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge current rating. The TPS series
available from AVX, and the 593D series from Sprague are both surge current
tested.
LM2596 SERIES BUCK REGULATOR DESIGN PROCEDURE (FIXED OUTPUT) (Continued)
Output
Voltage
(V)
3.3
Conditions
Inductor
Load
Current
(A)
3
Max Input
Voltage (V)
Inductance
(H)
5
22
390/6.3
22
390/6.3
22
390/6.3
33
390/6.3
22
390/6.3
33
390/6.3
47
330/10
22
330/10
22
330/10
33
330/10
47
330/10
22
330/10
7
2
10
40
5
3
6
10
2
40
8
12
3
10
15
2
Inductor
(#)
40
9
Output Capacitor
Through Hole Electrolytic
Surface Mount Tantalum
Panasonic
AVX TPS
Sprague 595D Series
Nichicon PL
HFQ Series
Series
(F/V)
Series
(F/V)
(F/V)
(F/V)
L41
470/25
560/16
330/6.3
L41
560/35
560/35
330/6.3
L41
680/35
680/35
330/6.3
L40
560/35
470/35
330/6.3
L33
470/25
470/35
330/6.3
L32
330/35
330/35
330/6.3
L39
330/35
270/50
220/10
L41
470/25
560/16
220/10
L41
560/25
560/25
220/10
L40
330/35
330/35
220/10
L39
330/35
270/35
220/10
L33
470/25
560/16
220/10
LM2596 SERIES BUCK REGULATOR DESIGN PROCEDURE (ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT)
PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
Given:
Given:
VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage
VIN(max) = Maximum Input Voltage
ILOAD(max) = Maximum Load Current
F=Switching
Frequency
at a(Selecting
nominal 150
kHz).
1.
Programming
Output(Fixed
Voltage
R1 and
R2, as shown in
Figure 1)
Use the following formula to select the appropriate resistor values.
VOUT  VREF (1 
R2
)
R 1 where
VREF  1.23
V
Select a value for R1 between 240 and 1.5k. The lower resistor
values minimize noise pickup in the sensitive feedback pin. (For the
lowest temperature coefficient and the best stability with time, use 1%
metal film resistors.)
EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
VOUT = 20V
VIN(max) = 28V
ILOAD(max) = 3A
F=Switching
Frequency
at a(Selecting
nominal 150
kHz).
1. Programming
Output(Fixed
Voltage
R1 and
R2, as shown
in Figure 1)
Select R1 to be 1 k, 1%. Solve for R2.
VOUT
20 V
R 2  R 1(
1)  1k(
VREF
1.23 V
R2=1k (16.26-1)=15.26k, closest 1% value is 15.4k
R2 = 15.4 k.
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PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
R 2  R 1(
VOUT
EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)

1) VREF
2. Inductor Selection (L1)
2. Inductor Selection (L1)
A.
Calculate
the
inductor
Volt
•
microsecond
constant
ET
(Vµ
s),
from
A.
Calculate the inductor Volt  microsecond constant
the following formula:
(ET),
VD
ET (VINVOUTVSAT)  V
 1000  s)
VINVSAT VD kHz
150
where VSAT = internal switch saturation voltage = 1.16V
and VD = diode forward voltage drop = 0.5V
B. Use the ET value from the previous formula and match it with the
ET number on the vertical axis of the Inductor Value Selection Guide
shown in Figure 7.
C. on the horizontal axis, select the maximum load current.
ET 
28(
E T  (
1000
200

(V s)
.
5
150
)1 28 1 0
1 6. 5.
.6 84)



.205
.3


20 .1
C.
D. Identify the inductance region intersected by the ET value and the
Maximum Load Current value. Each region is identified by an
inductance value and an inductor code (LXX).
E. Select an appropriate inductor from the four manufacturer’s part
numbers listed in Figure 8.
D. From the inductor value selection guide shown in Figure 7, the
inductance region intersected by the 34 (Vµs) horizontal line and
the 3A vertical line is 47 µH, and the inductor code is L39.
E. From the table in Figure 8, locate line L39, and select an
inductor part number from the list of manufacturers part numbers.
3. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
A. In the majority of applications, low ESR electrolytic or solid tantalum
capacitors between 82 µF and 820 µF provide the best results. This capacitor
should be located close to the IC using short capacitor leads and short copper
traces. Do not use capacitors larger than 820 µF.
B. To simplify the capacitor selection procedure, refer to the quick
design table shown in Figure 3. This table contains different output
voltages, and lists various output capacitors that will provide the best
design solutions.
3. Output Capacitor SeIection (COUT)
B. From the quick design table shown in Figure 3, locate the output voltage
column. From that column, locate the output voltage closest to the output
voltage in your application. In this example, select the 24V line. Under the
output capacitor section, select a capacitor from the list of through hole
electrolytic or surface mount tantalum types from four different capacitor
manufacturers. It is recommended that both the manufacturers and the
manufacturers series that are listed in the table be used.
In this example, through hole aluminum electrolytic capacitors from
several different manufacturers are available.
220 µF/35V Panasonic HFQ Series
150 µF/35V Nichicon PL Series
C. The capacitor voltage rating should be at least 1.5 times greater than C. For a 20V output, a capacitor rating of at least 30V or more is
the output voltage, and often much higher voltage ratings are needed to needed. In this example, either a 35V or 50V capacitor would
satisfy the low ESR requirements needed for low output ripple voltage. work. A 35V rating was chosen, although a 50V rating could also
be used if a lower output ripple voltage is needed.
Other manufacturers or other types of capacitors may also be used,
provided the capacitor specifications (especially the 100 kHz
ESR) closely match the types listed in the table. Refer to the
capacitor manufacturers data sheet for this information.
4. Feedforward Capacitor (CFF ) (See Figure 1)
For output voltages greater than approximately 10V, an additional
capacitor is required. The compensation capacitor is typically between
100 pF and 33 nF, and is wired in parallel with the output voltage
setting resistor, R2. It provides additional stability for high output
voltages, low input-output voltages, and/or very low ESR output
capacitors, such as solid tantalum capacitors.
C FF
4. Feedforward Capacitor (CFF )
The table shown in Figure 3 contains feed forward capacitor
values for various output voltages. In this example, a 560 pF
capacitor is needed.
1
 3110
R
3
2
This capacitor type can be ceramic, plastic, silver mica, etc. (Because of
the unstable characteristics of ceramic capacitors made with Z5U
material, they are not recommended.)
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Through Hole Output Capacitor
Surface Mount Output Capacitor
AVX TPS Series
Panasonic HFQ Nichicon PL Series
Sprague 595D
Feedforward
Feedforward
Series
(F/V)
Series
(F/V)
Capacitor
(F/V)
(F/V)
capacitor
820/35
820/35
33 nF
330/6.3
470/4
33 nF
560/35
470/35
10 nF
330/6.3
390/6.3
10 nF
470/25
470/25
3.3 nF
220/10
330/10
3.3 nF
330/25
330/25
1.5 nF
100/16
180/16
1.5 nF
330/25
330/25
1 nF
100/16
180/16
1 nF
220/35
220/35
680 pF
68/20
120/20
680 pF
220/35
150/35
560 pF
33/25
33/25
220 pF
100/50
100/50
390 pF
10/35
15/50
220 pF
Figure 3. Output Capacitor and Feedforward Capacitor Selection Table
Output
Voltage (V)
2
4
6
9
12
15
24
28
LM2596 SERIES BUCK REGULATOR DESIGN PROCEDURE
Inductor Value Selection Guides (For Continuous Mode Operation)
40V
40V L27
30V
25V
L30
L29
L40
L31
20V
L21
10V
L32
L22
8V
7V
L23
L34
6V
L24
5V
0.6
3.0
15V
1.0
L39
L40
L31
L32
L33
L22
L24
L34
14V
0.6 0.8 1.0
1.5 2.0 2.5
3.0
MAXIMUMFigure
LOAD
6. CURRENT
LM2596-12 (A)
L16
0.8
L38
L30
L23
L25
L15
L37
20V L28
19V L29
18V
17V
16V L21
L33
L43
L36
1.5
2.0
2.5
Figure 4. LM2596-3.3
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40V
20V
15V
L29
L38
L30
L31
12V
L28
15
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
L34
L24
L25
0.8
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
L44
L37
L29
30
25
L33
L23
7V
0.6
3.0
L43
L36
L38
L30
20
L22
8V
Figure 7. LM2596-ADJ
L35
40
L40
L32
L21
10V
9V
70
60 L27
50
L39
L31
L21
L39
L40
L32
L33
L22
L34
L23
L24
L15
L25
0.6 0.8 1.0
1.5 2.0 2.5
3.0
MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
LM2596 SERIES BUCK REGULATOR DESIGN PROCEDURE (Continued)
Inductance
(H)
L15
22
DO3308-223
L21
68
DO3316-683
L22
47
DO3316-473
L23
33
DO3316-333
L24
22
DO3316-223
L25
15
DO3316-153
L26
330
DO5022P-334
L27
220
DO5022P-224
L28
150
DO5022P-154
L29
100
DO5022P-104
L30
68
DO5022P-683
L31
47
DO5022P-473
L32
33
DO5022P-333
L33
22
DO5022P-223
L34
15
Current
(A)
0.99
Schott
ThroughEngineering
Surface
Hole
Mount
67148350 67148460
0.99
67144070
67144450
RL-5471-5
RL1500-68
1.17
67144080
67144460
RL-5471-6
-
PE-53822
PE-53822-S
1.40
67144090
67144470
RL-5471-7
-
PE-53823
PE-53823-S
1.70
67148370
67148480
RL-1283-22-43
-
PE-53824
PE-53825-S
2.10
67148380
67148490
RL-1283-15-43
-
PE-53825
PE-53824-S
0.80
67144100
67144480
RL-5471-1
-
PE-53826
PE-53826-S
1.00
67144110
67144490
RL-5471-2
-
PE-53827
PE-53827-S
1.20
67144120
67144500
RL-5471-3
-
PE-53828
PE-53828-S
1.47
67144130
67144510
RL-5471-4
-
PE-53829
PE-53829-S
1.78
67144140
67144520
RL-5471-5
-
PE-53830
PE-53830-S
2.20
67144150
67144530
RL-5471-6
-
PE-53831
PE-53831-S
2.50
67144160
67144540
RL-5471-7
-
PE-53932
PE-53932-S
3.10
67148390
67148500
RL-1283-22-43
-
PE-53933
PE-53933-S
3.40
67148400
67148790
RL-1283-15-43
-
PE-53934
PE-53934-S
Through Hole
RL-1284-22-43
2200
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
Renco
Pulse
Coilcraft Surface
Surface
Through
Surface Mount
Mount
Hole
Mount
RL1500-22
PE-53815
PE-53815-S
PE-53821
PE-53821-S
Figure 9. RMS Current Ratings for Low ESR
Electrolytic Capacitors (typical)
1000
800
600
400
200 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
CAPACITOR VOLTAGE RATING (V)
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