SLCS144F July 2004 – December 2024 LM317L
PRODUCTION DATA
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The capacitor C1, in combination with the PNP transistor, helps the circuit to slowly start supplying voltage. In the beginning, the capacitor is not charged. Therefore, output voltage starts at 1.9V, as determined by Equation 5. As the capacitor voltage rises, VOUT rises at the same rate. When the output voltage reaches the value determined by R1 and R2, the PNP is turned off.
Figure 7-7 Slow-Turn On of the 15V
Regulator Circuit