Recommended · for some experience

#548 LM317 with Transistor for more Current

Name: #548 LM317 with Transistor for more Current
Channel: IMSAI Guy
Description: Recommended for working through the sums when adding external transistors to an LM317, so it can supply more current than the chip manages alone.

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Why people recommend it

Recommended for working through the sums when adding external transistors to an LM317, so it can supply more current than the chip manages alone.

Watch for: A dedicated regulator IC may suit better if budget allows

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