LM317 DC-DC Step Down Converter Module
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Categories: Converters
Description
š Key Features
ā Ā Wide Input Voltage Range:Ā 4Vā40V DCĀ (Supports up to 40V input). ā Ā Adjustable Output Voltage:Ā 1.25Vā37VĀ (Set via potentiometer). ā Ā Linear RegulationĀ ā No high-frequency switching noise. ā Ā Max 1.5A Output CurrentĀ (Recommended: ā¤1A without heatsink). ā Ā Thermal & Overload ProtectionĀ ā Built-in safety features. ā Ā Low Ripple & Stable OutputĀ ā Perfect for analog circuits. ā Ā Compact PCB DesignĀ ā Easy to integrate into projects.
š Technical Specifications
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Input Voltage:Ā 4Vā40V DC
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Output Voltage:Ā 1.25Vā37V (Adjustable via potentiometer)
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Output Current:Ā 1.5A MaxĀ (Continuous 1A recommended)
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Dropout Voltage:Ā ~2V (Input must be ā„ output + 2V)
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Regulation Type:Ā Linear (Not a switching converter)
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to +125°C
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Dimensions:Ā ~43mm Ć 21mm Ć 14mm
š Wiring & Usage
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Input:Ā ConnectĀ Vin+ (Positive)Ā andĀ GND (Negative)Ā to power source (e.g., 12V battery).
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Output:Ā ConnectĀ Vout+ (Positive)Ā andĀ GND (Negative)Ā to your circuit.
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Adjust Voltage:Ā Turn theĀ blue potentiometerĀ (use a multimeter to verify output).
ā Ā Important Notes:
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Heat Dissipation Required!Ā The LM317Ā dissipates excess power as heatāuse aĀ heatsinkĀ for currents >500mA.
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Efficiency Warning:Ā Linear regulators areĀ less efficientĀ than buck converters (e.g., LM2596) when input voltage is much higher than output.
š Applications
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Precision power suppliesĀ (for op-amps, sensors, microcontrollers).
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Audio amplifiers & Hi-Fi systemsĀ (low-noise power).
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LED drivers & lab bench power supplies.
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Arduino & Raspberry Pi voltage regulationĀ (5V/3.3V).
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Replacing LM7805/LM7812 in low-power circuits.
š¦ Package Includes
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1Ć LM317 Adjustable Voltage Regulator Module.
ā” Why Choose This Module?
āĀ Clean, Stable OutputĀ ā No switching noise (unlike buck converters). āĀ Simple & ReliableĀ ā No inductors or complex circuitry. āĀ Widely Used in ElectronicsĀ ā Trusted linear regulator design.