📌 LM2596 Series DC-DC Step Down Buck Power Supply Module Full Range
🔎 Product Overview
LM2596 series DC-DC adjustable step-down buck modules adopt original LM2596S / LM2596HVS switching regulator chip, high-efficiency step-down conversion, wide input voltage range, adjustable output voltage via precision blue potentiometer, multiple versions for different application demands: standard voltage-adjustable, high-voltage 60V HVS, CC/CV constant current constant voltage charging, LED constant current driver, digital voltmeter display versions. Working temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃. All modules feature built-in power inductor, large filter electrolytic capacitors, short-circuit & overheat protection, compact PCB design, screw terminal / pin hole wiring optional, low heat, stable output for industrial control, DIY electronics, battery charging, LED lighting projects.
🧠 Core Chip & Model Classification
- LM2596S Standard Version
- Input: 3V ~ 40V DC
- Output: 1.25V ~ 37V adjustable
- Max Output Current: 3A
- Application: General low-voltage step-down power supply
- PCB Color: Red / Blue bare board optional
- LM2596HVS High Voltage Version
- Input: 4.5V ~ 60V DC
- Output: 1.25V ~ 58V adjustable
- Max Output Current: 3A
- Application: High voltage input industrial equipment, 48V system power conversion
- LM2596HVS LED Constant Current Driver Module (Dual Potentiometer)
- Dual trimming potentiometers: Voltage adjustment + Current adjustment
- Wide 60V input, constant current drive for high-power LED strips / lamp beads
- Over-current protection for LED lighting
- LM2596S CC/CV Constant Current Constant Voltage Module (Triple Potentiometer)
- Triple blue potentiometers: Output voltage limit, charging current limit, floating voltage
- Perfect for lithium battery lead-acid battery charging, CC-CV charging curve
- LM2596S Digital Display Step-Down Module
- Onboard 3-digit digital voltmeter real-time display output voltage
- Independent buttons for voltage calibration, power switch function
- Screw terminal block for easy wiring, no soldering required
⚙ Main Electrical Parameters
- Conversion Efficiency: Up to 92%
- Switching Frequency: 150KHz fixed
- Output Ripple: Low ripple noise with large filter capacitor
- Protection Function: Short circuit protection, overheat thermal shutdown, over-current protection
- Adjustment Component: Blue 3296 precision trimming potentiometer
- Rated Power: Max 75W
- Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃
- Load Regulation & Line Regulation: Excellent stability under variable input & load
📦 Each Version Feature Breakdown
- LM2596S Blue Bare Board Buck Module Single potentiometer voltage adjustment, blue PCB, pin hole terminals, standard 3-40V input, general DIY power supply.
- LM2596S Red Bare Board Buck Module Same electrical specs as blue version, red PCB circuit board, low cost basic voltage regulator.
- LM2596HVS-ADJ High Voltage Buck Module Support up to 60V input, single potentiometer voltage regulation, for high voltage DC power conversion.
- LM2596HVS LED Constant Current Driver Module Dual potentiometers for voltage & current setting, dedicated high-power LED constant current power supply.
- LM2596S CC/CV Constant Current Constant Voltage Charging Module Three potentiometers to set charging current, cut-off voltage, floating voltage, battery charging dedicated module.
- LM2596S Digital Display Voltage Regulator Module (HW-368) Built-in digital tube voltage display, input/output screw terminals, calibration button, visual voltage monitoring.
- LM2596S Digital Display Step-Down Module (HW-816) Upgraded digital display board, power on/off button, independent input/output terminal blocks, voltage real-time readout.
✨ Product Advantages
- ✅ Full Series Coverage: Standard, high voltage, constant current, charging, digital display multiple models to meet all power supply needs
- ✅ High Efficiency Step Down: Up to 92% conversion efficiency, less heat generation, no heat sink required for normal load
- ✅ Wide Input Voltage: HVS version supports maximum 60V input, compatible with 12V/24V/36V/48V DC power sources
- ✅ Precision Adjustable Output: 3296 multi-turn potentiometer, fine-tune voltage/current accurately
- ✅ Complete Safety Protection: Short-circuit, overheat, over-current triple protection, avoid load & module burnout
- ✅ Multiple Wiring Options: Pin hole soldering or screw terminal quick connection, convenient installation
- ✅ Industrial Wide Temperature: Stable operation at -40℃ ~ +85℃, suitable for outdoor & industrial equipment
- ✅ Low Ripple Filter Circuit: Large capacity electrolytic capacitors + power inductor, smooth DC output voltage
🛠 Application Scenarios
- DIY Electronic Projects: Arduino, ESP32, single-chip microcomputer power supply
- Battery Charging: Lithium battery, lead-acid battery CC-CV charging (triple potentiometer CC/CV model)
- LED Lighting: High power LED lamp beads, LED strip constant current drive (HVS constant current LED version)
- Industrial Control Equipment: 12V/24V/48V industrial equipment secondary step-down power supply
- Vehicle Electronics: Car, electric motorcycle DC voltage conversion
- Instrument Power Supply: Adjustable laboratory test regulated power supply
⚠ Usage Reminders
- Do not exceed the maximum input voltage of each model, HVS max 60V, standard LM2596S max 40V
- Adjust potentiometer under no-load state first, then connect load to avoid overvoltage damage to electrical equipment
- Constant current charging module must set charging current within battery safe range
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