LM350 adjustable voltage Regulator

If you need an easy-to-build and good-quality 3A power supply circuit. Many experts often recommend using LM350.

It is a 3A voltage regulator IC for DC adjustable power supply(1.25V to 35V), high-performance, with a few components.

LM350 Voltage regulator datasheet

This circuit looks like  My first Variable DC Power Supply. But this is more output current. So, this circuit can supply more loads. And, we can buy this IC at stores near you.

I know in your mind, now you want to build this cycle. But many times, I was impatient for not learning the components. Then causing the circuit to work poorly. I do not want you to be like me. So, we should learn it first.

LM350 datasheet

How to use LM350? Which there is a simple detail to do this:

The LM350 is best for you. Because it is the adjustable three-terminal positive voltage regulator.

Which looks like a popular LM317. We can set the output voltage with only two external resistors. But It can supply the output current over 3.0A, on the voltage range of 1.2 V to 33 V.

LM350T VS LM317T

In addition, it uses internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe mode.

We can use the LM350 on a wide variety of applications. For example A simple adjustable switching regulator, a programmable output regulator, a precision current regulator by connecting a fixed resistor between the adjust and output pins.

In short, it works like the LM317 but can supply a higher current.

LM350 Pinout

LM350 pinout
LM350 pinout

As in the LM350 pinout above. It looks much like the popular LM317. Also, its pin output connects the heatsink surface.

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Caution!
Since it has a high current of over 3A, we must mount the LM350 on the large heatsink.

Basic Features

  • 3.0 A Output Current
  • Output Adjustable Voltage from 1.2 V to 33 V
  • Load Regulation Typically 0.1%
  • Line Regulation Typically 0.005%/V
  • Internal Thermal Overload Protection
  • Internal Short Circuit
  • Current Limiting Constant with Temperature
  • Output Transistor Safe Area Compensation
  • Floating Operation for High Voltage Applications

LM350 VOLTAGE REGULATOR CALCULATOR

We love it because easy to use. You see the LM350 circuit below. We use only 2 resistors to control the output voltage. The formula is:

Vout = 1.25 x {1+(R2/R1)}

LM350 Basic circuit
LM350 Basic circuit

In normal operation, the LM350 has a nominal 1.25V reference voltage (Vref) between the output lead and Adjustable lead (ADJ).

And, since the voltage is constant, a constant current. Then flows through the output set resistor R2.  To adjust voltage output.

Using the Resistors list (No calculating)

If we do not have a calculator or busy or slow brain like me. Using the resistors list is an easy solution. Just choose the suitable resistors according to the voltage rate.

1.43V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.47V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.47V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.51V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.51V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.52V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.53V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.56V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.57V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.57V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.57V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.59V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.60V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.63V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.63V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.64V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.64V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.65V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 150Ω
1.66V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.68V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.71V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.71V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.72V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.72V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.73V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 180Ω
1.73V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 150Ω
1.76V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 150Ω
1.77V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 100Ω
1.81V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.82V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 68Ω
1.82V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 150Ω
1.82V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.83V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 180Ω
1.84V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 220Ω
1.86V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 180Ω
1.88V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 120Ω
1.89V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 240Ω
1.93V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 180Ω
1.93V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 82Ω
1.94V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 150Ω
1.96V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 220Ω
1.97V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 270Ω
1.99V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 220Ω
2.02V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.03V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 150Ω
2.06V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.08V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 220Ω
2.10V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 150Ω
2.12V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 270Ω
2.13V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 330Ω
2.16V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.16V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 270Ω
2.19V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 180Ω
2.23V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.25V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 120Ω
2.27V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 220Ω
2.27V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 270Ω
2.29V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.29V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 150Ω
2.31V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 330Ω
2.36V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.37V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 330Ω
2.40V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 220Ω
2.44V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.50V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 470Ω
2.57V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.61V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.65V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.66V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 270Ω
2.73V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.74V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 560Ω
2.75V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 180Ω
2.76V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 470Ω
2.78V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 330Ω
2.78V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 270Ω
2.84V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 470Ω
2.92V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 240Ω
2.96V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 390Ω
2.97V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 330Ω
3.03V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 470Ω
3.05V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 560Ω
3.06V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.06V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 680Ω
3.08V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 220Ω
3.13V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 330Ω
3.14V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 560Ω
3.18V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.25V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 240Ω
3.28V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.35V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.37V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 560Ω
3.43V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 470Ω
3.43V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 680Ω
3.43V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 820Ω
3.47V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.50V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 270Ω
3.54V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 330Ω
3.55V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 680Ω
3.70V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 470Ω
3.82V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 390Ω
3.83V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 680Ω
3.84V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 560Ω
3.88V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 820Ω
3.91V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 1K
3.92V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 470Ω
3.96V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 390Ω
4.00V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 330Ω
4.02V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 820Ω
4.17V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 560Ω
4.33V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 390Ω
4.36V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 820Ω
4.40V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 680Ω
4.43V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 560Ω
4.44V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 1.2K
4.46V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1K
4.50V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 390Ω
4.51V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 470Ω
4.63V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1K
4.79V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 680
5.04V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 1K
5.05V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 820Ω
5.10V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.2K
5.11V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 680Ω
5.14V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 560Ω
5.17V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 470Ω
5.24V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 1.5K
5.30V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.2K
5.52V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 820Ω
5.80V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 1.2K
5.88V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 1K
5.91V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 820Ω
5.92V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 560Ω
5.97V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 680Ω
6.04V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 1.8K
6.06V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.5K
6.32V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.5K
6.46V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 1K
6.81V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 1.2K
6.92V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 680Ω
6.93V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 1.5K
6.94V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 820Ω
7.02V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.8K
7.10V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 2.2K
7.33V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 1.8K
7.50V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 1.2K
8.07V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 1.8K
8.08V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 820Ω
8.19V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 1.5K
8.30V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 2.2K
8.43V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 2.7K
8.68V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 2.2K
9.06V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 1.5K
9.58V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 2.2K
9.77V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 1.5K
9.90V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 2.7K
10.03V : R1 = 470Ω, R2 = 3.3K
10.37V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 2.7K
10.63V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 1.8K
11.25V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 1.2K
11.44V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 2.2K
11.48V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 2.7K
11.67V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 1.5K
11.83V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 3.3K
12.40V : R1 = 390Ω, R2 = 3.3K
12.71V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 2.2K
13.75V : R1 = 330Ω, R2 = 3.3K
15.31V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 2.7K
16.25V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 1.8K
16.53V : R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 3.3K
16.59V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 2.7K
18.44V : R1 = 240Ω, R2 = 3.3K
19.58V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 2.2K
20.00V : R1 = 220Ω, R2 = 3.3K
23.75V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 2.7K
24.17V : R1 = 180Ω, R2 = 3.3K
28.75V : R1 = 150Ω, R2 = 3.3K

Table R1 and R2

R2\R1150Ω180Ω220Ω240Ω270Ω330Ω370Ω390Ω470Ω
68Ω1.82V1.72V1.64V1.60V1.56V1.51V1.48V1.47V1.43V
82Ω1.93V1.82V1.72V1.68V1.63V1.56V1.53V1.51V1.47V
100Ω2.08V1.94V1.82V1.77V1.71V1.63V1.59V1.57V1.52V
120Ω2.25V2.08V1.93V1.88V1.81V1.70V1.66V1.63V1.57V
150Ω2.50V2.29V2.10V2.03V1.94V1.82V1.76V1.73V1.65V
180Ω2.75V2.50V2.27V2.19V2.08V1.93V1.86V1.83V1.73V
220Ω3.08V2.78V2.50V2.40V2.27V2.08V1.99V1.96V1.84V
240Ω3.25V2.92V2.61V2.50V2.36V2.16V2.06V2.02V1.89V
270Ω3.50V3.13V2.78V2.66V2.50V2.27V2.16V2.12V1.97V
330Ω4.00V3.54V3.13V2.97V2.78V2.50V2.36V2.31V2.13V
370Ω4.33V3.82V3.35V3.18V2.96V2.65V2.50V2.44V2.23V
390Ω4.50V3.96V3.47V3.28V3.06V2.73V2.57V2.50V2.29V
470Ω5.17V4.51V3.92V3.70V3.43V3.03V2.84V2.76V2.50V
560Ω5.92V5.14V4.43V4.17V3.84V3.37V3.14V3.04V2.74V
680Ω6.92V5.97V5.11V4.79V4.40V3.83V3.55V3.43V3.06V
820Ω8.08V6.94V5.91V5.52V5.05V4.36V4.02 V3.88V3.43V
1kΩ9.58V8.19V6.93V6.46V5.88V5.04V4.63V4.46V3.91V
1.2kΩ11.25V9.58V8.07V7.50V6.81V5.80V5.30V5.10V4.44V
1.5kΩ13.75V11.67V9.77V9.06V8.19V6.93V6.32V6.06V5.24V
1.8kΩ16.25V13.75V11.48V10.63V9.58V8.07V7.33V7.02V6.04V
2.2kΩ19.58V16.53V13.75V12.71V11.44V9.58V8.68V8.30V7.10V
2.7kΩ23.75V20.00V16.59V15.31V13.75V11.48V10.37V9.90V8.43V
3.3kΩ28.75V24.17V20.00V18.44V16.53V13.75V12.40V11.83V10.03V

For example, you need a 5V 3A power supply. You look at 5.00V. We can see at 5.04V or 5.05V rate.
I look at 5.05V  because I have R1=270 ohms. Then I use R2 is 820 ohms.  Is it easy?

Capacitors filter

Capacitors filters
  • Both C1 and C4-0.1uF are input bypass capacitors. It needs if devices (IC1) more than 6 inches from filter capacitors.
  • C3-47uF is a bypass capacitor that prevents 86dB ripple rejection.
  • C4- 100uF is used to improves transient response. Output capacitor in the range of 1uF to 1000uF of tantalum electrolytic. It is commonly used to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.

Protection Diodes

When external capacitors are used with any IC regulators. Sometimes necessary to add a protection diode to prevent the capacitors from discharging through a low current point into the regulator.

LM350 Protection Diodes

Although the surge is short, there is enough energy to damage parts of the IC.

  • When negative voltage or 20A spikes flow backward the output will be absorbed voltage with D3-diode.
  • Then D2 to protect Out and Adj lead.
  • D1 is protected voltage spikes to Input and output lead.

Note: D1-D3 are 1N4007 diodes.

Learn more: 
0-30V 0-5A regulated variable power supply
12V to 5V converter step down

What is more? let’s build the circuit.

How LM350 regulator works

In the figure below, the circuit is similar to my first variable DC power supply.

When we apply AC220V or AC110V(for the USA) by pressing S1 to turn on this power supply. The ACV will flow through F1 for protection when the overload or too much voltage input.

Then, the ACV will pass into a transformer that has the ability to transform a high AC voltage to lower levels of AC-18V, and it comes to BD1-bridge diode to convert(rectifier) AC to DC.

LM350 adjustable voltage Regulator circuit
See LM350 Adjustable Voltage Regulator Circuit

Next, they will through C1-4700uF electrolytic capacitor to smooth (filter) the pulsating voltage from a transformer into a steady direct current (DC).

Now we have voltage at this point is 22V to 25V

And then, the current will via to the input pin of the IC1-LM350. As I said above.

It is a 3A adjustable regulator IC. The output regulated voltage can be controlled of 1.2V to 22V by rotating VR1.

Read also: Microcontroller | Digital power supply circuit

Make LM350 power supply

First of all, get any parts by the list below.

Components list

IC1: LM350T 3 terminal positive voltage regulator 3Amp
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C1: 4700uF 35V, Electrolytic
C3: 47uF 35V, Electrolytic
C5: 100uF 50V, Electrolytic
C6: 1000uF 16V, Electrolytic
C2,C4: 0.1uF 50V, Ceramic or Mylar capacitors
C7: 0.01uF 50V, Ceramic
BD1: 4A 200V bridge diode
D1-D3: 1N4007, 1A 1000V Diode
R1,R2: 120Ω 0.5W resistors
VR1: Variable Resistors 5K(B)
S1: On-Off or SPST switch
F1, 0.5A-1A Fuse
T1, 3A 18V to 21V secondary transformer
Heatsink, Perforated PCB, Wires, DC Fan, LED voltmeter, and others

The circuit has a few parts, so I assemble devices on a perforated PCB.

I like to use it. Because we can build prototypes very quickly and save them as well

Look at the components layout below.

Component layout perforated PCB LM350 regulator
And the wiring of each soldering point of device pins.

wiring on perforated PCB

See the LM350 regulator prototypes

Assemble parts on perforated PCB prototypes

Remember: Using the perforated PCB. We should increase the size of the copper wire in the high-current circuit, such as Ground, Input, Output of IC.  You may be added a lead solder to make the circuit line larger. As below.

Wiring LM350 regulator phototypes

We need to mount the LM350 with a big heatsink. Because while it runs, is very hot.

mountiong transistor in heatsink

It looks like a TO-220 transistor so we mount it the same. Be careful it short circuit to a heatsink case.

I like to make electronics with economical method. We can build a good project. For example, using the device legs as wiring connection points on the PCB.

See below, when I assemble 1N4007 Diode. I use its leg into the wiring connection on PCB.

wire connecting point PCB

About transformer

The voltage level of the secondary winding of the transformer affects the maximum output voltage level. In this circuit, I need an output voltage of about 22V. So I use a secondary coil of 18V.

But if you don’t have such a voltage rating. You may use an 18V CT 18V transformer. But only use 18V and CT are used. The rest are not used. To see the illustrations.

18V transformer

Or use a 9V CT 9V transformer, but not using CT.

If you use a 20V transformer, the output will be 25V max. Do not should over-voltage more than 24V. The IC may not run cool.

Another issue is the ON-OFF switch S1 with a built-in lamp or Neon lamp. We will connect the circuit as shown. Of course, we have to clearly define L and N.

Remember: Check the switch with a meter for sure before connect to AC main.  It is dangerous high voltage!

switch with neon lamp connection

Testing

To begin with, check the circuit and wiring for error. Then, adjust VR1 to a minimum. Next, we test this project with apply voltage output is 1.2V.

Then, adjust the voltage to 12V. And next, I try to use the 12V 50W lamp as the load. The voltage will must not lower than 12V and I measure the current of the lamp is 3.5A.

Making LM350 adjustable voltage Regulator circuit

You can watch the video below.

This project is good as I need to. I am happy. Thank you for watching.

Increasing Performance

Also, we can increase the performance of this project as follows.

adding fine adjust voltage

It requires a source as a DC power supply. My transformer has another secondary coil. I apply this. See the circuit below.

LED voltmeter Fan power supply

This is a simple DC unregulated power supply circuit.  The AC 6V is rectified with D4-D7 and filtered with C6, C7 to DC 8V for the LED voltmeter and the DC fan.

  • Add a cooling fan. While it is running. It is so hot. We should add a cooling fan(12V) to close the heatsink.
The back of the LM350-3A Adjustable Power supply

Then, We assembled this project on the ABS Plastic Electronic Project Junction Box in Enclosure Case.

inside adjustable regulator using LM350


Because the drill is easy to install as an electrical insulator And cheap too.

Front of LM350-3A Adjustable power supply

Front of the prototype

LM350 adjustable voltage Regulator project

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35 thoughts on “LM350 adjustable voltage Regulator”

  1. Good-Morning! First, I would like to express my congratulations and my thanks by your site. Forgive me, but, I think the english that you put in your posts is a little confused. It would be possible, to you, improving this situation? You see, sometimes is very difficult to me, to understand the text; first,due my bad english, secondly, because I´m a electronics begginer.

    Best regards

    José Mota

    Reply
    • Hello Jose Mota,
      Thanks for your visit. I’m beginner in English, too. I will write it to easy for you. If you have any questions. Don’t wait please tell me. I like to help you. Sometimes I can help you finish in your projects.

      Thanks again.

      Have a great day.
      Apichet

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  2. I Love This Power Supply Circuit!!! I Built A 3 Amp Power Supply Years ago..Instead of a 3 Amp Transformer I Used a 4 Amp Transformer To Allow For A Certain Degree Of Headroom,Anyway This Is Still A Great Design!! Thank You (For more Than 1,000 Times) For A Most Excellent Site For all These Great Circuit Ideas!!! This LM350T is A Handy Dandy Power Supply To Have on any Test Bench!!Happy Building EVERYONE!!

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  3. @admin,,,Thank You For letting me come back to a most Excellent Electronics site!!! I love these Electronics Projects,,So Many Circuits So Little Time!!!

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  4. hi, im really a beginner in electronics. I am just confused with the polarity of the LM350, you drew that it should be 1-adjust,2-out,3-in, but you used it in your diagram as in-adjust-out?

    Reply
    • Hello laksahan,
      Thanks for your visit. I like your question. In this IC has the overload protection. But it is not sure all time. I think we should external circuit to help it. I will post the circuit for you next time please wait for me.

      Thanks again.

      Reply
    • Hi Dejan,

      Thanks for your question. It has many reasons to make it does not work.

      Please check IC connection, check pinout again. and wiring of circuit.

      Is Vin of IC okay? It is 28v (Approximately).

      Thanks again.
      I believe you. you can fly.

      Reply
  5. Sir, I have a problem with the lm350 the power supply I built is for a model train layout the question I have is can it provide ac and dc at the same time. I have it set for 13v dc but I also get 33v ac from it what is the problem please thank you in return

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    • Hello RobertBilling,
      Thank you for visiting the site.
      Since my English is poor. But I am improving.

      Do you want 13V DC output?
      But you have 33V 2A from a transformer, right?

      If yes. The LM350 cannot get it. I may too hot.
      ACV to DCV in is 33Vx1.4 = 46V (approx).
      It likes 37VDC down.

      But there are still many solutions. Unfortunately, I am busy right now.

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    • Hello Jediel Kiunga,
      Thanks for your visit. I am happy that you try this circuit. I like it.
      It works well. Please check again.
      You use two resistors 120 ohms connects in series. It is 240 ohms. They are hot, right?
      According to my experience I’ve missed, the wrong position of the LM350’s legs.
      And, both Diodes D1 and D2 are switched leg too.
      You probably won’t miss it like me.

      I believe you can definitely do it. Check it again.

      Thanks
      Apichet

      Reply
  6. can you please contact me I need a 30v 20a circuit like the one you have on this page. Can you provide me with the parts?

    Reply
    • Hello,
      We do not have a transformer of that size, 20A. So, we cannot test this circuit for you.

      However, we can still draw the circuit for you. But since we do not have a resource to test it, we cannot guarantee that it will work or not.

      God bless you.

      Reply
  7. Hello,
    I really like this circuit and it works well, except it burn LM350 in case of a short circuit.
    Could it depend from the C3 tha I’ve never seen in datasheet ? Maybe in case of a short it discharge directly in adj and burn the IC ?
    BTW really usefull infos in your site !

    Reply
    • Thank you for your comments. It is true accordingly.
      But we use this circuit for a very long time. Today it is still in use. We are careful about short circuits.

      In the future, we will add a protection circuit to it.

      I put D2 in it to prevent a short discharge from C3 that could damage IC1 through the Adj pin.

      Thank you again for your interest in our website.

      God bless you

      Reply

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