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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # SparkFun Buck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357) **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-21255 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-buck-regulator-breakout-5v-ap63357.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-buck-regulator-breakout-5v-ap63357.html.md)) The SparkFun Buck Regulator Breakout - 5V features the AP63357, a 3.5A synchronous buck converter with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 32V... ## Pricing - **Price:** $14.95 (inc GST) — $13.59 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $13.18 (exc GST) · 25+ $12.91 (exc GST) · 100+ $12.36 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 01 and Sep 07. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=COM-21255:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description The SparkFun 5V Buck Regulator Breakout features the AP63357 from Diodes Inc., a 3.5A synchronous buck converter with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 32V. The fully integrated 74mO high-side power MOSFET/40mO low-side power MOSFET provides a high-efficiency step-down DC/DC conversion. This full-size, 1in. x 1in. version of our [buck regulator boards](https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/tags/buck-boost) is configured to provide a regulated 5V output and features a high-voltage `EN` *(enable)* control pin that is rated up to 32V. On the back of the board, a small copper pad is available to dissipate excess heat with a heat sink. As a full-size buck regulator breakout, additional options for connecting input and output power. There is a pre-assembled screw terminal for a non-permanent connection, the option to solder on a [barrel jack](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=119) for an [external power supply](https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/308), and five PTH pins to create a more permanent installation. Our full-size buck regulators also come with a red, power indication LED that light up when the power output is enabled and two mounting holes compatible with [4-40 hardware](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=4-40). Check out our [BabyBuck regulators](https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/tags/babybuck) and the [SparkFun BabyBuck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357)](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=21256), for the smaller minimalistic versions of our buck regulators. **Note:** While the AP63357 is rated up to a 3.5A output, users should expect a 3A maximum with our boards due to thermal constraints. The boards can output 3.5A but would require a sufficient amount of active cooling. [Get Started with the SparkFun AP63357 Buck Regulator Breakout Hookup Guide](https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7)### Features **Buck Board Features:** - 1in. x 1in. PCB layout - Three power input/output options: - Pre-assembled 4-pin screw terminal - Five 0.1in. spaced PTH pins - Three plated slots for a [DC barrel jack](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=119) *(input only)* - Power connections: - `VIN` - Power In (6V to 32V) - `GND` - Common Ground - `VOUT` - Power Out (Regulated 5V) - `EN` - Enable (Pull high to enable the power output) - Red, power LED indicator - 0.5in. x 0.6in. Plated copper pad *(for heat sinks)* **AP63357 Features:** - VIN 3.8V to 32V - 3.5A Continuous Output Current - 0.8V ± 1% Reference Voltage - 22µA Low Quiescent Current (Pulse Frequency Modulation) - 450kHz Switching Frequency - Supports Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) - Up to 86% Efficiency at 5mA Light Load - Proprietary Gate Driver Design for Best EMI Reduction - Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) to Reduce EMI - Low-Dropout (LDO) Mode - Power Good Indicator with 5M? Internal Pull-up - Precision Enable Threshold to Adjust UVLO - Protection Circuitry - Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) - Output Undervoltage Protection (UVP) - Cycle-by-Cycle Peak Current Limit - Thermal Shutdown ### Documents - [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/schematic-Buck5V_1018136e01a.pdf) - [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/eagle_files-Buck5V_18321e03c3a.zip) - [Board Dimensions](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/dimensions-Buck5V_22246ff802c.pdf) - [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/AP63356-AP63357_16993a82757.pdf) (AP63357) - [Product Page](https://www.diodes.com/part/view/AP63357/) (AP63357) - [Technical Documentation](https://www.diodes.com/part/view/AP63357/#tab-details) - [Diodes Technical Support Page](https://www.diodes.com/about/contact-us/technical-support/) - [GitHub Hardware Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/C/O/COM-21255-1.jpg)