SNVS774Q May 2004 – June 2020 LM117 , LM317-N
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Using three LM317-N devices in parallel increases load current capability (Figure 33). Output voltage is set by the variable resistor tied to the non-inverting terminal of the operational amplifier, and reference current to the transistor is developed across the 100 Ω resistor. When output voltage rises, the operational amplifier corrects by drawing current from the base, closing the transistor. This effectively pulls ADJ down and lowers the output voltage through negative feedback.
Figure 33. Adjustable 4-A Regulator