LM317 Overview
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 pensation. Block Diagram RRlLimIMiItT 2 Vo Output .fairchildsemi.
LM317 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 pensation
- TO-220 Package
- 3-Terminal Positive Adjustable Regulator
