Datasheet

LM317L-N
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SNVS775J MARCH 2000REVISED MARCH 2013
LM317L-N 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
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In addition to higher performance than fixed
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FEATURES
regulators, the LM317L-N offers full overload
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Adjustable Output Down to 1.2V
protection. Included on the chip are current limit,
100mA Output Current
thermal overload protection and safe area protection.
All overload protection circuitry remains fully
Line Regulation Typically 0.01%V
functional even if the adjustment terminal is
Load Regulation Typically 0.1%
disconnected.
Current Limit Constant with Temperature
Normally, no capacitors are needed unless the device
Eliminates the Need to Stock Many Voltages
is situated more than 6 inches from the input filter
Standard 3-lead Transistor Package
capacitors in which case an input bypass is needed.
An optional output capacitor can be added to improve
80dB Ripple Rejection
transient response. The adjustment terminal can be
Available in TO-92, SOIC-8, or 6-DSBGA
bypassed to achieve very high ripple rejection ratios
Package
which are difficult to achieve with standard 3-terminal
Output is Short Circuit Protected
regulators.
See AN-1112 (SNVA009) for DSBGA
Besides replacing fixed regulators, the LM317L-N is
Considerations
useful in a wide variety of other applications. Since
the regulator is “floating” and sees only the input-to-
DESCRIPTION
output differential voltage, supplies of several
hundred volts can be regulated as long as the
The LM317L-N is an adjustable 3-terminal positive
maximum input-to-output differential is not exceeded.
voltage regulator capable of supplying 100mA over a
1.2V to 37V output range. It is exceptionally easy to
Also, it makes an especially simple adjustable
use and requires only two external resistors to set the
switching regulator, a programmable output regulator,
output voltage. Further, both line and load regulation
or by connecting a fixed resistor between the
are better than standard fixed regulators. Also, the
adjustment and output, the LM317L-N can be used
LM317L-N is available packaged in a standard TO-92
as a precision current regulator. Supplies with
transistor package which is easy to use.
electronic shutdown can be achieved by clamping the
adjustment terminal to ground which programs the
output to 1.2V where most loads draw little current.
The LM317L-N is available in a standard TO-92
transistor package, the SOIC-8 package, and 6-
DSBGA package. The LM317L-N is rated for
operation over a 40°C to 125°C range.
Connection Diagram
Figure 1. TO-92 Plastic package Figure 2. 8-Pin SOIC - Top View
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