Overview

The LM2586S-5.0/NOPB from Texas Instruments is a highly efficient, step-down voltage regulator that provides all the necessary features to implement a simple and robust power supply solution. This regulator is part of the SIMPLE SWITCHER® family and is designed to provide up to 3A of output current with an input voltage range of 4V to 40V.

Features

• Output Voltage: 5.0V fixed
• Output Current: Up to 3A
• Input Voltage Range: 4V to 40V
• Switching Frequency: 150 kHz
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit: Enhanced protection features for reliable operation
• Package: TO-263, which is suitable for surface-mount technology
• Lead-Free / RoHS Compliant: The NOPB designation indicates that the product is lead-free and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for use in environmentally sensitive applications.

Applications

The LM2586S-5.0/NOPB is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulators
• Efficient pre-regulators for linear regulators
• On-card switching regulators
• Positive to negative converter (Buck-Boost)

Performance Benefits

With its fixed 5V output, the LM2586S-5.0/NOPB offers a straightforward solution for applications requiring a regulated 5V supply. The high efficiency of the device means less power is wasted as heat, which can be critical in temperature-sensitive designs. The inclusion of thermal shutdown and current limit features provides additional safety by protecting against overcurrent and overheating conditions.

Quality and Reliability

As a product of Texas Instruments, the LM2586S-5.0/NOPB is manufactured to high standards of quality and reliability. It is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and commercial applications, ensuring a dependable performance over a wide range of operating conditions.