LM317 Overview
Key Specifications
Package: TO-263
Mount Type: Surface Mount
Pins: 3
Max Voltage (typical range): 40 V
Description
This monolithic integrated circuit is an adjustable 3-terminal positive-voltage regulator designed to supply more than 1.5 A of load current with an output voltage adjustable over a 1.2 V to 37 V range. It employs internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area compensation.
Key Features
- Output-Current In Excess of 1.5 A
- Output-Adjustable Between 1.2 V and 37 V
- Internal Thermal Overload Protection
- Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting
- Output-Transistor Safe Operating Area Compensation
Representative LM317 image (package may vary by manufacturer)
