LM317
- Date
- 1976 · confidence high
- Place
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Credited to
- Bob Dobkin
- Field
- Matter & energy
What it is
A three-terminal adjustable positive linear voltage regulator IC, designed by Bob Dobkin at National Semiconductor, which simplified regulated power supply design and became a standard electronic component.
What it led to
- standardization of adjustable linear power supply design
- pairing with the LM337 negative regulator by Bob Pease
- wide adoption in consumer and laboratory electronics
- basis for numerous later integrated regulators