Fairchild Semiconductor LM317
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.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
● TO-220 Package
DESCRIPTION
TO-220 Output 1 1. Adj 2. Output 3. Input Ordering Information Product Number LM317T KA317TU Package TO-220 (Single Gauge) TO-220 (Dual Gauge) Block Diagram Vin 3 Input Packing Method Rail Rail Operating Temperature 0°C to +125°C 0°C to +125°C Voltage Reference Protection Circuitry 1 VVAaADdJjj © 2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation KA317 / LM317 Rev. 1.2.2 Figure 1. Block Diagram RRlLimIMiItT 2 Vo Output KA317 / LM317 — 3-Terminal Positive Adjustable RegulatorABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability.