Helsing
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I was building a power supply using an LM317 and accidently shorted the + output to ground, killing the 317 almost immediately. I had the typical datasheet proection diodes in place and the regulator was working fine before this event. I replaced the 317 and everything is back to normal.
I was under the assumption that the 317 was output short circuit protected. Perhaps I botched something in my design which is negating this protection. Any ideas?
Helsing
I was under the assumption that the 317 was output short circuit protected. Perhaps I botched something in my design which is negating this protection. Any ideas?
Helsing