LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design
ramuroy·LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design·KiCad/LM2596 Buck Converter.kicad_pcb
About the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design
LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design is an open source PCB design by ramuroy, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 67 × 23.5 mm, with 13 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM2596S-5. By type, the board carries 4 capacitors, 3 resistors, 2 connectors, 2 diodes, 1 IC and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
5 V switching regulator PCB around the LM2596S-5.0 — wide input range, output filtering. KiCad schematic, layout and gerbers.

Main components on the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design
LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design bill of materials (BOM)
13 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM2596S-5 | TO-263-5_TabPin3 | U1 |
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | J1, J2 |
| 1 | SS34 | D_SMA | D1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0805_2012Metric | D2 |
| 1 | 33uH | L_Bourns_SRR1208_12.7x12.7mm | L1 |
| 1 | 680uF | C_Elec_8x10.2 | C1 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C2, C4 |
| 1 | 330uF | C_Elec_8x10.2 | C3 |
| 1 | 1K | R_0805_2012Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 3K1 | R_0805_2012Metric | R2 |
| 1 | 4.7K | R_0805_2012Metric | R3 |
LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design design files
The KiCad project lives in the ramuroy/LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design: common questions
How big is the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design?
The LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design measures 67 × 23.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design?
13 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design design files?
From the ramuroy/LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LM2596-5V-Buck-Converter-PCB-Design design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which ramuroy chose for the repository.
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