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LM317 Current Regulator

Computes the programming resistor R for an LM317 configured as a constant current regulator using: R = 1.25 / I, where 1.25V is the LM317 internal reference voltage and I is the desired output current in amps.

Inputs

Desired output current in amps

Results

Current must be greater than zero
Resistor RΩRequired programming resistor value in ohms