LM317L
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SLCS144D –JULY 2004–REVISED OCTOBER 2011
3-TERMINAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR
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FEATURES
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Output Voltage Range Adjustable 1.2 V to 32 V
When Used With External Resistor Divider
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Output Regulation Typically 0.5%
Ripple Rejection Typically 80 dB
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Output Current Capability of 100 mA
For Higher Output Current Requirements,
See LM317M (500 mA) and LM317 (1.5 A)
Input Regulation Typically 0.01% Per
Input-Voltage Change
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INPUT
OUTPUT
NC
INPUT
NC
NC
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OUTPUT
OUTPUT
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OUTPUT
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OUTPUT
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ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
NC – No internal connection
OUTPUT terminals are all internally connected.
NC – No internal connection
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DESCRIPTION/ORDERING INFORMATION
The LM317L is an adjustable three-terminal positive-voltage regulator capable of supplying 100 mA over an
output-voltage range of 1.2 V to 32 V. It is exceptionally easy to use and requires only two external resistors to
set the output voltage.
In addition to higher performance than fixed regulators, this regulator offers full overload protection, available
only in integrated circuits. Included on the chip are current-limiting and thermal-overload protection. All
overload-protection circuitry remains fully functional even when ADJUSTMENT is disconnected. Normally, no
capacitors are needed unless the device is situated far from the input filter capacitors, in which case an input
bypass is needed. An optional output capacitor can be added to improve transient response. ADJUSTMENT can
be bypassed to achieve very high ripple rejection, which is difficult to achieve with standard three-terminal
regulators.
In addition to replacing fixed regulators, the LM317L regulator is useful in a wide variety of other applications.
Since the regulator is floating and sees only the input-to-output differential voltage, supplies of several hundred
volts can be regulated as long as the maximum input-to-output differential is not exceeded. Its primary
application is that of a programmable output regulator, but by connecting a fixed resistor between ADJUSTMENT
and OUTPUT, this device can be used as a precision current regulator. Supplies with electronic shutdown can be
achieved by clamping ADJUSTMENT to ground, programming the output to 1.2 V, where most loads draw little
current.
The LM317LC is characterized for operation over the virtual junction temperature range of 0°C to 125°C. The
LM317LI is characterized for operation over the virtual junction temperature range of –40°C to 125°C.
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