LM317T

Voltage Regulator – Adjustable Output, Positive 1.5 A

Manufacturer

ti

Overview

Part: LM317, NCV317

Type: Adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulator

Key Specs:

  • Output Current: In excess of 1.5 A
  • Output Voltage Range: 1.2 V to 37 V
  • Input-Output Voltage Differential: -0.3 V to 40 V
  • Adjustment Pin Current (Typ): 50 µA
  • Reference Voltage (Typ): 1.25 V

Features:

  • Output Current in Excess of 1.5 A
  • Output Adjustable between 1.2 V and 37 V
  • Internal Thermal Overload Protection
  • Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting Constant with Temperature
  • Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation
  • Floating Operation for High Voltage Applications
  • Eliminates Stocking many Fixed Voltages
  • Available in Surface Mount D²PAK-3, and Standard 3-Lead Transistor Package
  • NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC-Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable
  • These Devices are Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free and are RoHS Compliant

Applications:

  • Local, on card regulation
  • Programmable output regulator
  • Precision current regulator

Package:

  • D²PAK-3: Case 936
  • Standard 3-Lead Transistor Package: Case 221A

Features

  • Output Current in Excess of 1.5 A
  • Output Adjustable between 1.2 V and 37 V
  • Internal Thermal Overload Protection
  • Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting Constant with Temperature
  • Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation
  • Floating Operation for High Voltage Applications
  • Eliminates Stocking many Fixed Voltages
  • Available in Surface Mount D2PAK-3, and Standard 3-Lead Transistor Package
  • NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC-Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable
  • These Devices are Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free and are RoHS Compliant

* Cin is required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power supply filter.

** CO is not needed for stability, however, it does improve transient response.

$$V_{out} = 1.25 V \left( 1 + \frac{R_2}{R_1} \right) + I_{Adj} R_2$$

Since $I_{Adj}$ is controlled to less than 100 $\mu\text{A},$ the error associated with this term is negligible in most applications.

August, 2021 - Rev. 17

Figure 1. Standard Application

D2PAK-3 D2T SUFFIX CASE 936

Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 4 in case outline drawing) is connected to Pin 2.

Heatsink surface connected to Pin 2.

ORDERING INFORMATION

See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package dimensions section on page 10 of this data sheet.

DEVICE MARKING INFORMATION

See general marking information in the device marking section on page 10 of this data sheet.

MAXIMUM RATINGS

RatingSymbolValueUnit
Input-Output Voltage DifferentialV I -V O-0.3 to 40Vdc
Power Dissipation
Case 221A
$T_A = +25^{\circ}C$P DInternally LimitedW
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient$\theta_{\sf JA}$65°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-CaseθJC5.0°C/W
Case 936 (D 2 PAK-3)
$T_A = +25^{\circ}C$P DInternally LimitedW
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient$\theta_{\sf JA}$70°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case$\theta_{\sf JC}$5.0°C/W
Operating Junction Temperature RangeT J-55 to +150°C
Storage Temperature RangeT stg-65 to +150°C

Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.

Electrical Characteristics

$(V_I - V_O = 5.0 \text{ V}; I_O = 0.5 \text{ A for D2T and T packages}; T_J = T_{low} \text{ to } T_{high} \text{ (Note 1)}; I_{max} \text{ and P}_{max} \text{ (Note 2)}; unless otherwise noted.)}$

CharacteristicsFigureSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Line Regulation (Note 3), $T_A = +25^{\circ}C$ , $3.0 \text{ V} \leq V_I - V_O \leq 40 \text{ V}$1Reg line-0.010.04%/V
Load Regulation (Note 3), $T_A = +25^{\circ}C$ , 10 mA $\leq I_O \leq I_{max}$ $V_O \leq 5.0 \text{ V}$ $V_O \geq 5.0 \text{ V}$2Reg load-
-
5.0
0.1
25
0.5
mV
% V O
Thermal Regulation, $T_A = +25^{\circ}C$ (Note 4), 20 ms Pulse-Reg therm-0.030.07% V O /W
Adjustment Pin Current3$I_{Adj}$-50100μΑ
Adjustment Pin Current Change, 2.5 V $\leq$ V I -V O $\leq$ 40 V, 10 mA $\leq$ I L $\leq$ I max , P D $\leq$ P max1, 2$\Delta I_{Adj}$-0.25.0μΑ
Reference Voltage, 3.0 V $\leq$ V I -V O $\leq$ 40 V, 10 mA $\leq$ I O $\leq$ I max , P D $\leq$ P max3$V_{ref}$1.21.251.3V
Line Regulation (Note 3), 3.0 V $\leq$ V I -V O $\leq$ 40 V1Reg line-0.020.07%/V
Load Regulation (Note 3), 10 mA $\leq$ $I_O \leq$ $I_{max}$ $V_O \leq$ 5.0 V $V_O \geq$ 5.0 V2Reg load20
0.3
70
1.5
mV
% V O
Temperature Stability ( $T_{low} \le T_J \le T_{high}$ )3T S_0.7_% V O
Minimum Load Current to Maintain Regulation (V I –V O = 40 V)3I Lmin_3.510mA
Maximum Output Current $V_{I} - V_{O} \leq 15 \text{ V, } P_{D} \leq P_{max}, \text{ T Package}$ $V_{I} - V_{O} = 40 \text{ V, } P_{D} \leq P_{max}, \text{ T}_{A} = +25^{\circ}\text{C, T Package}$3I max1.5
0.15
2.2
0.4

A
RMS Noise, % of $V_0$ , $T_A = +25^{\circ}C$ , 10 Hz $\leq$ f $\leq$ 10 kHz_N_0.003_% V O
Ripple Rejection, $V_O$ = 10 V, f = 120 Hz (Note 5) Without $C_{Adj}$ $C_{Adj}$ = 10 $\mu F$4RR-
66
65
80
-
-
dB
Thermal Shutdown (Note 6)_--180_°C
Long-Term Stability, T J = T high (Note 7), T A = +25°C for Endpoint Measurements3S-0.31.0%/1.0
kHrs.
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case, T Package-$R_{\theta JC}$-5.0_°C/W

1. $T_{low}$ to $T_{high}$ = 0° to +125°C, for LM317T, D2T. $T_{low}$ to $T_{high}$ = -40° to +125°C, for LM317BT, BD2T, $T_{low}$ to $T_{high}$ = -55° to +150°C, for NCV317BT, BD2T.

Since Long-Term Stability cannot be measured on each device before shipment, this specification is an engineering estimate of average stability from lot to lot.

2. $I_{max} = 1.5 A$ , $P_{max} = 20 W$

Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

Power dissipation within an IC voltage regulator produces a temperature gradient on the die, affecting individual IC components on the die. These effects can be minimized by proper integrated circuit design and layout techniques. Thermal Regulation is the effect of these temperature gradients on the output voltage and is expressed in percentage of output change per watt of power change in a specified time.

5. CAdj, when used, is connected between the adjustment pin and ground.

6. Thermal characteristics are not subject to production test.

This device contains 29 active transistors.

Figure 2. Representative Schematic Diagram

Figure 3. Line Regulation and $\Delta I_{\mbox{\scriptsize Adj}}/\mbox{\scriptsize Line}$ Test Circuit

Figure 4. Load Regulation and $\Delta I_{\mbox{Adj}}\mbox{/Load}$ Test Circuit

Figure 5. Standard Test Circuit

Figure 6. Ripple Rejection Test Circuit

Figure 7. Load Regulation

Figure 8. Current Limit

Figure 9. Adjustment Pin Current

Figure 10. Dropout Voltage

Figure 11. Temperature Stability

Figure 12. Minimum Operating Current

Figure 13. Ripple Rejection versus Output Voltage

Figure 14. Ripple Rejection versus Output Current

Figure 15. Ripple Rejection versus Frequency

Figure 16. Output Impedance

Figure 17. Line Transient Response

Figure 18. Load Transient Response

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

Absolute Maximum Ratings

RatingSymbolValueUnit
Input-Output Voltage DifferentialV I -V O-0.3 to 40Vdc
Power Dissipation
Case 221A
$T_A = +25^{\circ}C$P DInternally LimitedW
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient$\theta_{\sf JA}$65°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-CaseθJC5.0°C/W
Case 936 (D 2 PAK-3)
$T_A = +25^{\circ}C$P DInternally LimitedW
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient$\theta_{\sf JA}$70°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case$\theta_{\sf JC}$5.0°C/W
Operating Junction Temperature RangeT J-55 to +150°C
Storage Temperature RangeT stg-65 to +150°C

Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.

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