LM317 TO-220 1.2 V TO 37 V Adjustable Voltage Regulator

Product Description: LM317 TO-220 Adjustable Voltage Regulator
The LM317 is a versatile adjustable voltage regulator designed for various applications, capable of providing output voltages ranging from 1.2V to 37V. Housed in the TO-220 package, it is suitable for high-current applications and is commonly used in power supply circuits.

Features

• Output Voltage Range: Adjustable from 1.2V to 37V.
• Output Current Capability: Can supply more than 1.5A of load current.
• Line Regulation: Typically 0.01%/V for input-output differentials up to 40V.
• Load Regulation: Better than 0.1%, ensuring stable output under varying load conditions.
• Protection Features:
  Internal thermal overload protection.
  Internal short-circuit current limiting.
  Safe operating area (SOA) compensation.

Applications
The LM317 TO-220 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Power Supply Circuits: Ideal for providing adjustable output voltages in power supply designs.
• Battery Chargers: Used in circuits requiring precise voltage regulation for charging batteries.
• Constant Current Regulators: Can be configured to provide a constant current output.
• Post-Regulation for Switching Supplies: Enhances the performance of switching power supplies by providing stable output voltage.

Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Value
Maximum Input Voltage (VI) Up to 40V
Maximum Output Current (IO) Over 1.5A
Power Dissipation (PD) Up to 20W
Temperature Range 0?C to +125?C

Package Information
The LM317 is available in the TO-220 package, which provides good thermal performance and allows for easy mounting on heatsinks.

Package Included:
1 x LM317 TO-220 Adjustable Voltage Regulator. Please note that the product image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary slightly in appearance!