MP1584 LM2596 DC-DC Step-Down Converter 0.94-20V 3A - voltage reducing

MP1584 LM2596 DC-DC Step-Down Converter 0.94-20V 3A - voltage reducing

MP1584EN is a popular DC-DC step-down converter module, frequently used in electronic projects. The module reduces input voltage from the range of 4.5V - 28V to an output voltage from 0.94V to 24V. Thanks to the built-in potentiometer on the board, the user can smoothly adjust the output voltage from the converter. It is a versatile power supply tool, ideal for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, and ESP32.

Key technical features

• Input voltage: 4.5V - 28V
• Output voltage: 0.94V - 24V
• Maximum current: 3A (additional cooling required above 1A)
• Switching frequency: 900kHz
• Efficiency: approximately 94% at 1A
• Protections: against overheating, overloading, and short circuits
• Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm

Example applications

• Powering microcontrollers and logic circuits in DIY projects
• Reducing voltage in battery and accumulator power systems
• Amateur robotics and home automation projects
• Powering communication modules, displays, and sensors
• Replacing linear voltage regulators to improve energy efficiency

Benefits

• Very compact dimensions for easy installation in small enclosures
• High energy efficiency limiting unwanted heat loss
• Wide range of supported input and output voltages
• Built-in thermal and current protections protecting the connected circuit
• Simple and fast voltage adjustment via the integrated potentiometer