Symbol

LM2596S-5

Simple 5V step-down switching regulator — 3A, 150kHz

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Paste this into Claude Code (VS Code panel, Adom editor, or terminal) to install:

Search the Adom Wiki for the symbol "LM2596S-5" (slug: sym-lm2596) at https://wiki-ufypy5dpx93o.adom.cloud/wiki/symbols/sym-lm2596. Download the .kicad_sym file from the wiki page's static assets. Add it to my current KiCad project's symbols/ directory and register in sym-lib-table.
Category Voltage Regulator
Library Regulator_Switching
Symbol LM2596S-5
Pins 5
Package D2PAK-5
Schematic Symbol

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LM2596S-5

Symbol: LM2596S-5 Library: Regulator_Switching Category: Voltage Regulator Pins: 5 Package: D2PAK-5

Description

The LM2596 is a step-down voltage regulator driving 3A loads. Available in fixed (3.3V, 5V, 12V) and adjustable versions with only four external components. 150kHz switching. Widely used in power supply modules and industrial electronics.

KiCad Library Reference

This symbol is from the official KiCad Regulator_Switching library. Full identifier: Regulator_Switching:LM2596S-5

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Symbol Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for LM2596S-5
  3. Place the symbol in your schematic

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0 revisions · KiCad Library: Regulator_Switching:LM2596S-5 · Updated 2026-03-02 17:31:36