M mgeno216 New Member May 22, 2010 #1 Would wiring LM317s in parallel give me a higher maximum amperage.
Hero999 Banned May 22, 2010 #2 Theoretically yes but in practise it's not a good idea to wire LM317s in parallel because they might not current share very well. In reality it's a better idea to add another transistor to boost the current. **broken link removed**
Theoretically yes but in practise it's not a good idea to wire LM317s in parallel because they might not current share very well. In reality it's a better idea to add another transistor to boost the current. **broken link removed**
k7elp60 Active Member May 22, 2010 #3 You could use a LM338 for a higher current without a external transistor, as I recall the 338 it good for about 5A.
You could use a LM338 for a higher current without a external transistor, as I recall the 338 it good for about 5A.