LM317 Datasheet, PDF (1/22 Pages) ON Semiconductor – 1.5 A Adjustable Output, Positive Voltage Regulator

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LM317
3-TERMINAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR
SLVS044R – SEPTEMBER 1997 – REVISED APRIL 2007
FEATURES
• Output Voltage Range Adjustable From 1.25 V
to 37 V
• Output Current Greater Than 1.5 A
• Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting
• Thermal Overload Protection
• Output Safe-Area Compensation
DCY (SOT-223) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
INPUT
OUTPUT
KC (TO-220) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
INPUT
OUTPUT
ADJUST
KCS (TO-220) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
INPUT
OUTPUT
ADJUST
ADJUST
KTE PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
INPUT
OUTPUT
ADJUST
KTT (TO-263) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
INPUT
OUTPUT
ADJUST
DESCRIPTION/ORDERING INFORMATION
The LM317 is an adjustable three-terminal positive-voltage regulator capable of supplying more than 1.5 A over
an output-voltage range of 1.25 V to 37 V. It is exceptionally easy to use and requires only two external resistors
to set the output voltage. Furthermore, both line and load regulation are better than standard fixed regulators.
In addition to having higher performance than fixed regulators, this device includes on-chip current limiting,
thermal overload protection, and safe operating-area protection. All overload protection remains fully functional,
even if the ADJUST terminal is disconnected.
The LM317 is versatile in its applications, including uses in programmable output regulation and local on-card
regulation. Or, by connecting a fixed resistor between the ADJUST and OUTPUT terminals, the LM317 can
function as a precision current regulator. An optional output capacitor can be added to improve transient
response. The ADJUST terminal can be bypassed to achieve very high ripple-rejection ratios, which are difficult
to achieve with standard three-terminal regulators.
T_A
0°C to 125°C
ORDERING INFORMATION⁽¹⁾
PACKAGE ⁽²⁾
ORDERABLE PART NUMBER
PowerFLEX™ – KTE
Reel of 2000
LM317KTER
SOT-223 – DCY
Tube of 80
Reel of 2500
LM317DCY
LM317DCYR
TO-220 – KC
Tube of 50
LM317KC
TO-220, short shoulder – KCS Tube of 20
LM317KCS
TO-263 – KTT
Reel of 500
LM317KTTR
TOP-SIDE MARKING
LM317
L3
LM317
LM317
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