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LM2596 Step-Down Adjustable DC-DC Buck Converter Module

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LM2596 Step-Down Adjustable DC-DC Buck Converter Module - Addicore - AD281
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Classic blue LM2596S-ADJ adjustable step-down (buck) DC-DC converter module (Addicore AD281). Multi-turn trimpot sets output from about 1.23 V to 37 V; input 3-40 V; up to 3 A. Four solder pads: IN+, IN-, OUT+, OUT-.

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LM2596 Step-Down Adjustable DC-DC Buck Converter Module — Addicore — AD281

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Pinout

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
LM2596 STEP-DOWN ADJUSIN+OUT+IN-OUT-
  • IN+

    DC input positive (3-40 V)

    Type · PowerVoltage · 3-40V
  • IN-

    DC input negative / ground

    Type · Ground
  • OUT+

    adjustable DC output positive (1.23-37 V)

    Type · PowerVoltage · 1.23-37V
  • OUT-

    DC output negative / ground

    Type · Ground
PinTypeFunctionVoltage
IN+PowerDC input positive (3-40 V)3-40V
IN-GroundDC input negative / ground
OUT+Poweradjustable DC output positive (1.23-37 V)1.23-37V
OUT-GroundDC output negative / ground
Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
LM2596 STEP-DOWN ADJUSIN+OUT+IN-OUT-

Pin details

4 connections
  1. IN+

    DC input positive (3-40 V)

    PowerVoltage · 3-40V
  2. IN-

    DC input negative / ground

    Ground
  3. OUT+

    adjustable DC output positive (1.23-37 V)

    PowerVoltage · 1.23-37V
  4. OUT-

    DC output negative / ground

    Ground

Start wiring

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