SLVS004I April 1979 – August 2016 TL317
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The TL317 device is an adjustable three-terminal positive-voltage regulator capable of supplying up to 100 mA over an output-voltage range of 1.25 V to 32 V. It requires only two external resistors to set the output voltage. The TL317 device is versatile in its applications, including uses in programmable output regulation and local on-card regulation. Also, by connecting a fixed resistor between the ADJUSTMENT and OUTPUT terminals, the TL317 device can function as a precision current regulator. An optional output capacitor can be added to improve transient response. The ADJUSTMENT terminal can be bypassed to achieve very high ripple-rejection ratios, which are difficult to achieve with standard three-terminal regulators.
NPN Darlington output topology provides naturally low output impedance and an output capacitor is optional.
An internal amplifier with 1.25-V offset input at the ADJUSTMENT terminal provides easy output voltage or current (not both) programming. For current regulation applications, a single resistor whose resistance value is 1.25 V / IO and power rating is greater than (1.25 V)2 / R must be used. For voltage regulation applications, two resistors set the output voltage as described in Adjustable Voltage Regulator.
The device OUTPUT pin sources current necessary to make the OUTPUT pin 1.25 V greater than the ADJUSTMENT pin to provide output regulation
The device requires 2.5 V of headroom (VI – VO) to regulate the OUTPUT. With less headroom, the OUTPUT voltage of the device may be below the desired setpoint.
The device passes its bias current to the OUTPUT pin. The load or feedback must consume this minimum current for regulation or the output may be too high. The minimum current require to regulate is provided in the Electrical Characteristics, so the series resistance used to set the output voltage is recommended to be VO / IMIN to ensure regulation at all times.