DESCRIPTION
The AIC1596 series are step-down monolithic PWM regulators delivering 3A at fixed voltages of 2.5V , 3.3V, 5.0V , 12V and using a external divider to adjust output voltage from 1.25V to 30V with excellent line and load regulation.

FEATURES
"  Operating Input Voltage From 4.5V to 36V
"  2.5V, 3.3V, 5V , 12V and Adjustable Output Version
"  Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range , 1.25V to 30V ±4% max Over Line and Load Regulation
"  Available in TO220-5 and TO263-5 Package
"  Requires Only 4 External Components.
"  150KHz/300KHz Fixed Constant Frequency
"  Low Power Standby Mode, IQTypically 80µA
"  TTL Shutdown Capability.
"  Output Overvoltage Protection
"  Current Limit and Thermal Shutdown Protection.
"  3A Guaranteed Output Current

APPLICATIONS
"  Simple High Efficiency Step-down regulator
"  On-Card Switching regulators
"  Fixed Voltage power supply for LCD Monitor