Stable 5V Power for Embedded Builds
The 5V, 600mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V6F5 is a compact switching regulator for projects that need a lower and more stable DC rail from a higher input source.
It is a strong fit for robots, control boxes, battery-powered builds, and embedded systems that need efficient power conversion with less heat than a linear regulator.
Important: Choose a regulator based on your full input-voltage range, startup current, thermal limits, and required headroom. Real output current depends on input voltage, airflow, and temperature.
Why you'll love it
- Wide input range: 5.2V to 50V (minimum input depends on dropout; see notes below)
- Low-power capable: enable pin can put the board into a low-power state drawing <2µA (typ.)
- Low quiescent current: <0.1mA while enabled with no load (typical graphs available on Pololu)
- Protection features: over-current/short-circuit protection and thermal shutdown
- Super small: 0.5" × 0.4" × 0.1" (13×10×3mm), ~ 0.5g
- Great for 12V/24V systems feeding 5V sensors, MCUs, and modules
What you can build
Great for powering 5V or 12V rails in robots, controllers, sensor hubs, SBC projects, vehicle electronics, and custom battery systems.
Compare regulator options
| Model | Topology | Output | Max current |
|---|---|---|---|
| D36V6F5 | Buck | 5 V | — |
| S13V10F5 | Buck-Boost | 5 V | 1 A |
| D24V10F5 | Buck | 5 V | 1 A |
| S13V20F5 | Buck-Boost | 5 V | 2 A |
| D24V22F5 | Buck | 5 V | 2.5 A |
| D36V28F5 | Buck | 5 V | 3.2 A |
| D30V30F5 | Buck | 5 V | 3.4 A |
Technical specifications
| Product | 5V, 600mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V6F5 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pololu |
| Model | D36V6F5 |
| Category | DC-DC Step-Down Regulator |
| Topology | Step-Down (Buck) |
| Output Voltage | 5 V |
| Support | Official Pololu product search and support resources linked below |
Official resources
Find this product on Pololu | Pololu support and resources
What’s in the box
1 × 5V, 600mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V6F5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I power a microcontroller with this?
Yes, if the regulator’s output voltage and current match your controller and all attached loads.
Yes, if the regulator’s output voltage and current match your controller and all attached loads.
Will it run cool at full load?
It depends on input voltage, airflow, and load current. Check thermal limits in the official Pololu resources.
It depends on input voltage, airflow, and load current. Check thermal limits in the official Pololu resources.
Is this better than a linear regulator?
For many builds, yes. Switching regulators are usually more efficient and waste less heat.
For many builds, yes. Switching regulators are usually more efficient and waste less heat.
5V, 600mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V6F5
5V, 600mA Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V6F5
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