LM 317 Calculator

This calculator is used to find the value of the voltage adjustment resistor required to set the output of an LM317 to a specified level. Typically R1 is 220 ohms or 240 ohms, but it could be some other value. Check the Data Sheet for more information regarding this. Select a value for R2 and hit the Calculate button. The LM317 output value is reported in volts.

Note: The input voltage to the LM317 must be at least 1.5v greater than the output voltage.

Note2: You can get ridiculous values with the right combination of R1 and R2. Please note the actual capability of the device from the Data Sheet.

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