LM317T Voltage Regulator IC – KSH 50 at HIMASTORES Mombasa – best electronics in Kenya

LM317T Voltage Regulator IC

SKU: HMJ539 Category: Intergrated circuits
KSH 50.00
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Product Description

LM317T Adjustable Linear Voltage Regulator IC

Versatile Three-Terminal Positive Voltage Regulator for Power Management

The LM317T is a widely used adjustable linear voltage regulator capable of supplying over 1.5A of output current with an adjustable output voltage range from 1.2V to 37V [citation:1][citation:2]. It requires only two external resistors to set the output voltage, making it exceptionally easy to use [citation:2][citation:9].

Adjustable Output - Set desired voltage from 1.2V to 37V with simple resistor network
High Current Capability - Supplies up to 1.5A for demanding applications
Input voltage range: 4.2V to 40V [citation:1][citation:4]
Package: TO220 (throughhole) with 3 pins [citation:5][citation:7]
Use with heatsink for currents above 0.5A to prevent thermal shutdown

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Voltage Range1.2V to 37V [citation:1][citation:4]
Maximum Output Current1.5A [citation:2][citation:3]
Input Voltage Range4.2V to 40V [citation:1][citation:4]
Line Regulation0.01%/V typical [citation:6]
Operating Temperature0°C to 125°C [citation:1][citation:3]
PackageTO220 (3pin through-hole) [citation:5][citation:7]

= Pin Configuration =

PinNameDescription
1Adjustment (ADJ)Connect to resistor divider for output setting [citation:2]
2Output (VOUT)Regulated output voltage pin
3Input (VIN)Unregulated input voltage (4.2V-40V)

> Adjust output using two external resistors: Vout = 1.25V × (1 + R2/R1) [citation:9]

Add input and output capacitors for stability and transient response
Maximum inputoutput differential is 40V do not exceed [citation:6]
Requires proper heatsinking for high current operation

Key Features

+Internal Protections Current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safearea compensation for blow-out proof operation [citation:2][citation:6]

+Floating Operation - Can regulate high voltages as long as differential is within limits [citation:2][citation:12]

+Eliminates Stocking - Replaces many fixed voltage regulators [citation:1][citation:2]

= Common Applications =

  1. Adjustable power supplies and bench power sources
  2. Battery chargers and voltage references
  3. Local on-card regulation for circuits
  4. Precision current regulators (with external resistor) [citation:2][citation:12]
Industry Standard Widely used, welldocumented, and readily available
Easy to Use - Two external resistors set output voltage [citation:2][citation:9]

√ Available from multiple manufacturers (STMicroelectronics, ON Semiconductor, Texas Instruments) [citation:1][citation:10][citation:12]

√ Common alternative to fixed regulators for prototyping