{"product_id":"lm317-dc-dc-adjustable-step-down-linear-regulator-module","title":"LM317 DC-DC Adjustable Step-Down Linear Regulator Module","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUnlike modern switching buck converters (such as the LM2596) that can introduce high-frequency electrical noise, the LM317 uses linear regulation. This means it provides an exceptionally clean, ripple-free voltage output, making it the absolute best choice for powering delicate audio preamplifiers, radio receivers, and precision analog sensors where signal purity is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-155\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-259 citation-end-259\"\u003eThis pre-assembled breakout board features the industry-standard LM317T chip paired with a precision multi-turn potentiometer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-258 citation-end-258\"\u003eBy simply turning the adjustment screw, you can smoothly dial in your exact required output voltage anywhere from 1.25 Volts up to 37 Volts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-257 citation-end-257\"\u003eCapable of delivering up to 1.5 Amps of current, it is an essential, easy-to-use power component for custom DIY electronics, breadboard prototyping, and repairing vintage electronic hardware.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256\"\u003eExceptionally Clean Power:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256 citation-end-256\"\u003e Linear regulation generates virtually zero electrical noise or high-frequency ripple, ensuring pure, stable power for sensitive analog applications.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-157\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFully Adjustable Output:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255 citation-end-255\"\u003e The onboard precision potentiometer allows you to dial in the exact voltage required by your components, completely eliminating the need for external resistor networks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-158\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWide Input Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254 citation-end-254\"\u003e Safely accepts unregulated DC input voltages ranging from 4.2 Volts all the way up to 40 Volts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-159\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuilt-in Hardware Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-253 citation-end-253\"\u003e The LM317 chip features internal thermal overload protection and short-circuit current limiting, automatically shutting down if it gets too hot to prevent catastrophic failure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact Plug-and-Play Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes fully assembled with necessary input and output filtering capacitors, allowing you to instantly drop it into your project without soldering tiny components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio Equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute standard for providing ultra-clean, noise-free power to custom guitar pedals, preamplifiers, and high-fidelity audio receivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog Sensor Networks:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering precision temperature or light sensors that would otherwise be disrupted by the switching noise of standard buck converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, forgiving power module for students learning how to build and test basic circuits on a solderless breadboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariable Speed Fans:\u003c\/b\u003e Stepping down 12-Volt lines to precisely control the speed and volume of DC cooling fans in custom enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDevice Type:\u003c\/b\u003e DC-DC Step-Down Linear Voltage Regulator Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-160\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-252\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-252\"\u003eMain Control Chip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-252 citation-end-252\"\u003e LM317T\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-161\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-251\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-251\"\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-251 citation-end-251\"\u003e 4.2 Volts to 40.0 Volts DC\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-162\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-250\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-250\"\u003eAdjustable Output Voltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-250 citation-end-250\"\u003e 1.25 Volts to 37.0 Volts DC\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_1c90ce1119a7e0e7-163\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249 citation-end-249\"\u003e 1.5 Amps (Heatsink dependent)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Dropout:\u003c\/b\u003e ~2.0 to 2.5 Volts (Input must be higher than your desired output)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModule Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 35mm x 17mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42873535070279,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/LM317AdjustableVoltageRegulatorPowerSupplyModule3.webp?v=1781291032","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/lm317-dc-dc-adjustable-step-down-linear-regulator-module","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}