polashd
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I’m making a voltage regulator circuit with LM317T IC. Circuit diagram is attached.
(In the diagram 100ohm(fixed) = R1, 5.1k pot= R2)
1) I need the formula/equation to calculate power rating needed for resistors R1 and R2.
2) I want to use a 220 ohm (fixed) for R2 and 100 ohm variable resistor (flat, 1/4W probably ) as R1 to regulate voltage. Is it OK (according to formula it should work!!).
3) If I switch-on the circuit without connecting any Load, is there any problem, will it case harm to any part?
Note: My transformer provides 28.5V after rectification and smoothing.
My Load need 24 to 25V.
(In the diagram 100ohm(fixed) = R1, 5.1k pot= R2)
1) I need the formula/equation to calculate power rating needed for resistors R1 and R2.
2) I want to use a 220 ohm (fixed) for R2 and 100 ohm variable resistor (flat, 1/4W probably ) as R1 to regulate voltage. Is it OK (according to formula it should work!!).
3) If I switch-on the circuit without connecting any Load, is there any problem, will it case harm to any part?
Note: My transformer provides 28.5V after rectification and smoothing.
My Load need 24 to 25V.
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