LM117/LM317A/LM317 3-terminal adjustable regulator
This document provides technical specifications for the LM117 and LM317 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulators. These devices are capable of supplying over 1.5A over an output range of 1.2V to 37V and require only two external resistors to set the output voltage. The datasheet details features such as current limit, thermal overload protection, and safe area protection.
| Output Current | 1.5A |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage Range | 1.2V to 37V |
| Line Regulation (LM317A) | 0.01%/V |
| Load Regulation (LM117) | 0.3% |
| Ripple Rejection Ratio | 80 dB |
The adjustable output can be set down to 1.2V.
Yes, the output is short-circuit protected.
Only two external resistors are required to set the output voltage.