Have you encountered a bug in the new LM2596 library? Or did the updated simulation save your PCB from a meltdown? Leave your experience in the comments below.
| Feature | Old Library (Pre-update) | New Library (v2.0) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Crashed 60% of the time (convergence error) | Starts instantly (0 failures) | | Efficiency Reading | Reported 98% (unrealistic) | Reports 84% (matches datasheet) | | Ripple Voltage | Showed 0mV (flat DC) | Shows 15mV pk-pk at 150kHz | | Thermal Response | None (IC stayed 27°C) | Shows 65°C case temperature at 1A load | proteus lm2596 library updated