{"title":"DC-DC Step Down Buck Converter (6~24V to 5V/16A)","handle":"dc-dc-step-down-buck-converter-6-24v-to-5v-16a","url":"/products/dc-dc-step-down-buck-converter-6-24v-to-5v-16a","description":"A high-efficiency DC-DC step-down (buck) converter that accepts 6–24 V input and delivers a stable 5 V output at up to 16 A. With over 90% conversion efficiency at typical loads and output ripple below 20 mV, it provides clean, reliable power for demanding applications.\n\nThe module includes over-temperature protection (125 °C), output short-circuit protection, and a thermal pad on the back for soldering to a large copper area to improve heat dissipation during sustained high-current operation.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nWide Input Range – 6–24 V DC input, stable 5 V ±1% output\n\n16 A Maximum Output – Plenty of current for motors, servos, and LEDs\n\nHigh Efficiency – Over 90% at 12 V input with 1–16 A load\n\nLow Ripple – Less than 20 mV output noise\n\nBuilt-In Protections – Over-temperature (125 °C) and short-circuit protection\n\nThermal Pad – Solder to copper pour for enhanced heat dissipation\n\nControl Pins – EN (enable/disable), AGND (control ground), and PGOOD (power-good status)\n\n\nControl Pins\n\n\nEN – Enable/disable output via microcontroller IO pin (use a 1 kΩ series resistor)\n\nAGND – Single ground point for microcontroller control\n\nPGOOD – Outputs 5 V when output is normal, 0 V during fault or short circuit\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nInput Voltage: 6–24 V DC\n\nOutput Voltage: 5 V DC ±1%\n\nMax Output Current: 16 A\n\nOutput Ripple: <20 mV (1–16 A load)\n\nConversion Efficiency: >90% (12 V input, 1–16 A load)\n\nStatic Current (EN floating): <2 mA\n\nStatic Current (EN grounded): <3 µA\n\nOperating Temperature: −25 °C to +70 °C\n\nOver-Temperature Protection: 125 °C\n\nShort-Circuit Protection: Yes\n\nDimensions: 30 × 26 × 8 mm\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nRobotics — powering multiple servos and motors from a single battery\nDrone systems and ESC power distribution\nHigh-power LED lighting\nAutomotive and 12 V system electronics\nPrototyping with high-current 5 V loads\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× DC-DC Buck Converter Module (6–24 V to 5 V / 16 A)\n","vendor":"DFRobot","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":561,"title":"Default Title","sku":"DF-DFR1202","mpn":"DFR1202","price":24.0,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":203,"option1":"Default Title"}]}