The LM2576 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits ideally suited for easy and convenient design of a step−down switching regulator (buck converter). All circuits of this series are capable of driving a 3.0 A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3 V, 5.0 V, 12 V, 15 V, and an adjustable output version.
   
Features
• 3.3 V, 5.0 V, 12 V, 15 V, and Adjustable Output Versions
• Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range, 1.23 to 37 V ±4%
    Maximum Over Line and Load Conditions
• Guaranteed 3.0 A Output Current
• Wide Input Voltage Range
• Requires Only 4 External Components
• 52 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
• TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby Mode
• High Efficiency
• Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Equals 1
• Pb−Free Packages are Available
   
Applications
• Simple High−Efficiency Step−Down (Buck) Regulator
• Efficient Pre−Regulator for Linear Regulators
• On−Card Switching Regulators
• Positive to Negative Converter (Buck−Boost)
• Negative Step−Up Converters
• Power Supply for Battery Chargers