lm117 doubt

MikeML

Joined Oct 2, 2009
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PD = ((VIN − VOUT) × IL) + (VIN × IG)
in my case. vin = 7.4v vout = vf of led (3V)
IL= 400mA. what is IG?
I want to check if I need to use heatsink.
The current out of the Adj pin Ig is so small, ignore it. The dissipation in the LM117 is (Vin-Vout) * Iled. Dont forget that V0ut = Vf+1.25V

The dissipation in the current limiting resistor is 1.25*Iled (Dont forget it).
 
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