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ST LM217L LM317L Low Current 1.2 to 37V Adjustable Voltage Regulator

Summary

This manual details the robust LM217L and LM317L adjustable voltage regulators, designed to provide stable power from 1.2V up to 37V for electronic circuits. These monolithic integrated chips are ideal for engineers who require a reliable positive voltage regulator capable of supplying over 100 mA of current while featuring built-in protection against short circuits and thermal overload. The documentation provides comprehensive technical specifications, including maximum ratings, detailed electrical characteristics across various operating conditions, pin configurations (SO-8/TO-92), and application guidance necessary for seamless circuit design.

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LM217L LM317L

Low current 1.2 to 37V adjustable voltage regulator

Features Output voltage range: 1.2 to 37V Output current in excess of 100 m A Line regulation typ. 0.01% Load regulation typ. 0.1% Thermal overload protection

Short circuit protection SO-8TO-92

Output transition safe area compensation Floating operation for high voltage applications

Description The nominal output voltage is selected by means

of only a resistive divider, making the device

The LM217L/LM317L are monolithic integrated

exceptionally easy to use and eliminating the

circuit in SO-8 and TO-92 packages intended for

stocking of many fixed regulators.

use as positive adjustable voltage regulators. They are designed to supply until 100 m A of load current with an output voltage adjustable over a 1.2 to 37V range.

Order codes

Packages

Part numbers

SO-8 (Tape & reel) TO-92 (BAG) (1)

LM217L LM217LD13TR LM217LZ LM317L LM317LD13TR LM317LZ

1. Available in tape & reel with the suffix "-TR" and in Ammopak with the suffix "-AP". Please note that in these cases pins are shaped according to tape & reel specifications

May 2007 Rev. 4 1/18

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Page Summary Contents For ST LM217L LM317L Low Current 1.2 to 37V Adjustable Voltage Regulator

Page 1 LM217L LM317L Low current 1.2 to 37V adjustable voltage regulator Features Output voltage range: 1.2 to 37V Output current in excess of 100 m A Line regulation typ. 0.01% Load regulation typ. 0.1% The...
Page 2 LM217L/LM317L Contents Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pin configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 LM217L/LM317L Diagram 1 Diagram Figure 1. Schematic diagram
Page 4 Pin configuration LM217L/LM317L 2 Pin configuration Figure 2. Pin connections (top view for SO-8, bottom view for TO-92) PIN 1 = ADJUST PIN 2 = IN PIN 3 = OUT TO-92SO-8
Page 5 LM217L/LM317L Maximum ratings 3 Maximum ratings Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings Symbol Parameter Value Unit VI-VO Input-output differential voltage PD Power dissipation Internally Limited m W for LM...
Page 6 Electrical characteristics LM217L/LM317L 4 Electrical characteristics Table 2. Electrical characteristics of LM217L (refer to the test circuits, TJ = - 40 to 125°C, VI - VO = 5 V, IO = 40 m A, unless ...
Page 7 LM217L/LM317L Electrical characteristics Table 3. Electrical characteristics of LM317L (refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125°C, VI - VO = 5 V, IO = 40 m A, unless otherwise specified) Symbol Para...
Page 8 Typical performance LM217L/LM317L 5 Typical performance Figure 4. Current limit Figure 5. Minimum operating current
Page 9 LM217L/LM317L Application information 6 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 ...
Page 10 Application circuits LM217L/LM317L 7 Application circuits Figure 6. Basic adjustable regulator Figure 7. Voltage regulator with protection diodes Figure 8. Slow Turn-on 15V Regulator
Page 11 LM217L/LM317L Application circuits Figure 9. Current regulator IO=VREF/R1 + IADJ = 1.25V/R1 Figure 10. 5V Electronic shut-down regulator Figure 11. Digitally selected outputs (R2 = sets maximum VO)
Page 12 Package mechanical data LM217L/LM317L 8 Package mechanical data In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK® packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level ...
Page 13 LM217L/LM317L Package mechanical data SO-8 MECHANICAL DATA mm. inch MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. ˚ (max.) ddd 0.1 0.04
Page 14 Package mechanical data LM217L/LM317L TO-92 MECHANICAL DATA mm. mils MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
Page 15 LM217L/LM317L Package mechanical data Tape & Reel SO-8 MECHANICAL DATA mm. inch MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. Ao 8.1 8.5 0.319 0.335 Bo 5.5 5.9 0.216 0.232 Ko 2.1 2.3 0.082 0.090 Po 3.9 4.1 0.153 0...
Page 16 Package mechanical data LM217L/LM317L Tape & Reel for TO-92 MECHANICAL DATA mm. inch MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. P0 12.5 12.9 0.492 0.508 P2 5.65 7.05 0.222 0.278 F1, F2 2.44 2.54 2.94 0.096 0.10...
Page 17 LM217L/LM317L Revision history 9 Revision history Table 4. Revision history Date Revision Changes 16-Mar-2005 Add Tape & reel for TO-92. 23-Dec-2005 Mistake on ordering table in header. 18-May-200...
Page 18 LM217L/LM317L Please Read Carefully: Information in this document is provided solely in connection with ST products. STMicroelectronics NV and its subsidiaries (“ST”) reserve the right to make changes...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the regulated output voltage range for this device?

The output voltage can be adjusted over a wide range, from 1.2V up to 37V.

How must I adjust the output voltage?

The nominal output voltage is selected using only a resistive divider connected to the ADJUST pin.

What types of protections are included with this regulator?

It features thermal overload protection, short circuit protection, and output transition safe area compensation.

Can these regulators be used in life-saving equipment?

They are not recommended for life sustaining applications unless specifically approved and authorized.