The LM217L/LM317L are monolithic integrated
circuit in SO-8 and TO-92 packages intended for
use as positive adjustable voltage regulators.
They are designed to supply until 100 mA of load
current with an output voltage adjustable over a
1.2 to 37V range.
The nominal output voltage is selected by means
of only a resistive divider, making the device
Figure 1: Sche m atic Diagram
TO-92SO-8
exceptionally easy to use and eliminating the
stocking of many fixed regulators
Rev. 2
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LM217L/LM317L
Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
I - VO
P
T
opr
T
stg
Figure 2: Pin Con nection (top view)
Input-Output Differential Voltage
Power Dissipation
d
Operating Junction T emperature
Range
Storage Temperature Range
40V
Internally Limited
for LM217L-40 to 125
for LM317L0 to 125
-55 to 150°C
PIN 1 = ADJUST
PIN 2 = IN
BOTTOM VIEW
PIN 3 = OUT
°C
SO-8TO-92
Table 2: Order Codes
TYPESO-8 (TUBE) (*)TO-92 (TUBE) (#)
LM217LLM217LDLM217LZ
LM317LLM317LDLM317LZ
(*) Avai l abl e in Tape & Reel wi t h the suffix "-TR".
(#) Avail able in Tape & Reel wi th the suffix "-T R" and in Ammopak with the suffix "-AP". Please note that in these cases pins are shaped
accordi ng to Tape & Reel specifications.
Figure 3: Test Circuit
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LM217L/LM317L
Table 3: Electrical Characteristics Of LM217L (refer to th e test circuits, TJ = - 40 to 125°C,
Adjustment Pin CurrentVI - VO = 3 to 40 VIO = 5 to 100 mA
ADJ
Reference VoltageVI - VO = 3 to 40 VIO = 5 to 100 mA
REF
Output Voltage
O/VO
Temperature Stability
I
< 20 mA
L
I
= 5 to 100 mA
O
V
≥ 5 V
O
I
= 5 to 100 mA
O
P
< 625 mW
d
P
< 625 mW
d
= 25°C0.010.04%/V
T
J
0.020.07
= 25°C525mV
T
J
2070
= 25°C0.10.5%
T
J
0.31.5
0.25µA
1.21.251.3 V
0.7%
Minimum Load CurrentVI - VO = 40 V3.55mA
Maximum Output CurrentVI - VO = 3 to 13 V100200mA
- VO = 40 V50
V
I
eNOutput Noise Vo ltageB = 10 Hz to 10 KHzT
= 25°C
J
f = 120 Hz
= 25°C0.003%
J
C
= 065dB
ADJ
C
= 10 µF6680
ADJ
(*) CADJ is connected between Adjust pin and Ground.
Figure 4: Current Limit
Figure 5: Minimum Operating Current
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The LM317L provides an internal reference
voltage of 1.25V between the output and
adjustments terminals. This is used to set a
constant current flow across an external resistor
divider (see fig. 4), giving an output voltage V
V
O
= V
(1 + R2/R1) + I
REF
ADJ R2
of:
O
The device was designed to minimize the term
I
(100µA max) and to maintain it very constant
ADJ
with line and load changes. Usually, the error term
I
× R2 can be neglected. To obtain the previous
ADJ
requirement, all the regulator quiescent current is
returned to the output terminal, imposing a
minimum load current condition. If the load is
insufficient, the output voltage will rise.
Figure 6: Basic Adjustable Regulator
LM217L/LM317L
Since the LM317L is a floating regulator and
"sees" only the input-to-output differential voltage,
supplies of very high voltage with respect to
ground can be regulated as long as the maximum
input-to-output differential is not exceeded.
Furthermore, programmable regulator are easily
obtainable and, by connecting a fixed resistor
between the adjustment and output, the device
can be used as a prec ision current regulator. In
order to optim ize the load regulation, the current
set resistor R
as possible to the regulator, while the ground
terminal of R
load to provide remote ground sensing.
(see fig. 4) should be tied as close
1
should be near the ground of the
2
Figure 7: Voltage Regulator with Protection Diodes
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