LM317
New Product
Vishay
formerly General Semiconductor
3-Terminal Adjustable Output Positive Voltage Regulators
Pin Arrangement
Description
The LM317 is an adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage
regulator capable of supplying in excess of 1.5A over an
output voltage range of 1.2V to 37V. This voltage regulator
is exceptionally easy to use and requires only two external
resistors to set the output voltage. Further, it employs internal
current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe area compen-
sation, making it essentially blow-out proof.
TO-263
(LM317CM)
3
2
1
3
TO-220
(LM317CT)
2
1
1. Adjust
2. Vout
3. Vin
Features
Heatsink is connected to pin 2
• Output current in excess of 1.5 ampere
• Output adjustable between 1.2V and 37V
• Internal thermal overload protection
Standard Application
V
V
out
in
LM317
• Internal short-circuit current limiting
constant with temperature
R1
240Ω
I
Adjust
R2
ADJ
Cin
0.1µF
Co
1µF
• Output transistor safe-area compensation
• Floating operation for high voltage applications
• Eliminates stocking many fixed voltages
Notes:
Cin is required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power
supply filter.
Mechanical Data
Case: TO-220 and TO-263 packages
Co is not needed for stability, however, it does improve transient response.
Vout = 1.25V (1 + R2/R1) + IAdj R2
Weight: approx. 1.35g
Since IAdj is controlled to less than 100µA, the error associated with this
term is negligible in most applications
Case outlines are on the back page.
Functional Block Diagram
Input
3
+
--
Voltage
Reference
Protection
Circuitry
Rlimit
2
Vadj
1
Output
Maximum Ratings Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Input-Output Voltage Differential
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance
Vi-Vo
40
Vdc
TO-220
TO-263
3.0
3.0
RθJC
°C
Power Dissipation, 25°C Case Temperature
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Storage Junction Temperature Range
PD
TJ
15
W
°C
°C
0 to +125
–65 to +150
Tstg
Document Number 74809
30-Oct-02
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