Description
The Bay Linear LM2576 contains fixed and adjustable switching voltage regulators that require a minimum of
external components. All circuitry necessary to build a buck-switching regulator is included.

FEATUREs
• Guaranteed 3A Output Current
• High Efficiency
• Wide Input Voltage, up to 40V
• 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V and Adjustable Output Versions
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
• Requires only 4 External Components
• Low Power Standby Mode < 200µA Typical
• Shutdown Capability (Standby Mode)
• 52kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
• Uses Standard Inductors
• Pin-to-Pin Compatible with LM2576

APPLICATIONs
• Efficient Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
• On-card Switching Regulators
• Positive to Negative Converter (Buck-Boost)
• Simple High-efficiency Step-down (Buck)
• Portable Instruments