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# Pololu 5V, 300mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D24V3F5

**Brand:** Pololu

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-5v-300ma-step-down-voltage-regulator-d24v3f5

## Pricing

- **Price:** $7.02
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Pololu):** 0 units
- **SKU:** PL-2098

## Description

The Pololu D24V3F5 is a compact buck (step-down) switching voltage regulator that converts input voltages up to 42 V down to a fixed 5 V output. With a typical efficiency of 80–90%, it significantly outperforms linear regulators like the 7805, especially when there is a large difference between input and output voltage. The board features built-in short-circuit protection and thermal shutdown. Pins are spaced on a standard 0.1″ (2.54 mm) grid for easy use with breadboards and prototyping headers — a straight and right-angle header strip are both included. Key Features Fixed 5 V Output – 4% accuracy, 300 mA maximum output current Wide Input Range – Accepts up to 42 V input (must exceed output voltage plus dropout) High Efficiency – 80–90% typical, far better than linear regulators 1.25 MHz Switching Frequency – Enables small external components Low Quiescent Current – 2 mA typical; 20 µA in shutdown mode Built-In Protection – Over-temperature and over-current shutoff Shutdown Pin – Drive SHDN low (under 0.3 V) to enter low-power mode, or tie to VIN to keep the regulator permanently enabled Compact Size – 13 × 10 × 3 mm Warning: This board does not have reverse-voltage protection. Do not leave the SHDN pin disconnected — this can result in unpredictable behaviour. Connect it to VIN if the shutdown feature is not needed. Connections SHDN – Shutdown control (active low). Drive low to disable output, high (>2.3 V) or tie to VIN to enable VIN – Input voltage (up to 42 V maximum) GND – Ground VOUT – Regulated 5 V output Note: When connecting input voltages above 20 V or using long power leads with high inductance, solder a 33 µF or larger electrolytic capacitor (rated 50 V+) close to the regulator between VIN and GND to suppress destructive LC voltage spikes. See Pololu's application note on LC voltage spikes for details. Ideal For Battery-powered projects needing a stable 5 V supply Replacing inefficient 7805-style linear regulators Robotics, drones, and portable electronics with higher input voltages Package Contents 1× Pololu D24V3F5 Step-Down Voltage Regulator 1× 4-pin straight male header strip 1× 4-pin right-angle male header strip Resources Understanding Destructive LC Voltage Spikes (Pololu)

**Product Type:** physical

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