LM317HVTAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About LM317HVT
LM317HVT is a Transistor component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Transistor Outline, Vertical package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | LM317HVTSource | BD238 | TIP36C | BD237 | M27C160-50F1 | LM317HVT/NOPB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | MULTICOMP | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Dual-In-Line Packages | Transistor Outline, Vertical |
| Pin Count | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 |
| Temperature Range | — | — | ~ 150.0°C | ~ 150.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | — |
| Price | $1.1880 | $0.0525 | $0.8950 | $0.0480 | $10.3796 | $1.0000 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | — | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 | — | 9 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE | — | — | — | — | ADJUSTABLE |
| Dropout Voltage1-Nom | 3 V | — | — | — | — | 2.25 V |
| Input-Output Voltage Differential-Max | 60 V | — | — | — | — | 60 V |
| Input-Output Voltage Differential-Min | 3 V | — | — | — | — | 3 V |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 | — | R-PSFM-T3 | R-PSFM-T3 | R-CDIP-T42 | R-PSFM-T3 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | — | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 |
| Line Regulation-Max (%/V) | 0.07 | — | — | — | — | 0.07 |
| Load Regulation-Max(%) | 0.5% | — | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Outputs | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Operating Temperature TJ-Max | 125 °C | — | — | — | — | 125 °C |
| Output Current1-Max | 1.5 A | — | — | — | — | 1.5 A |
| Output Voltage1-Max | 57 V | — | — | — | — | 57 V |
| Output Voltage1-Min | 1.2 V | — | — | — | — | 1.25 V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SIP3,.1TB | — | — | — | DIP42,.6 | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT | — | FLANGE MOUNT | FLANGE MOUNT | IN-LINE | FLANGE MOUNT |
| Packing Method | RAIL | — | — | — | — | TUBE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Regulator Type | ADJUSTABLE POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR | — | — | — | — | ADJUSTABLE POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR |
| Surface Mount | NO | — | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | — | — | — | CMOS | BIPOLAR |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD | — | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | MATTE TIN | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | — | — | — | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE | — | SINGLE | SINGLE | DUAL | SINGLE |
| ## LM317HVT Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | — | 14 Weeks | 14 Weeks | — | — |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | — | — | 25 A | 2 A | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | — | — | 100 V | 80 V | — | — |
| Configuration | — | — | SINGLE | SINGLE | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | — | — | 10 | 25 | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | — | — | TO-218 | TO-126 | — | — |
| Number of Elements | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | NOT SPECIFIED | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | — | — | PNP | NPN | — | — |
| Power Dissipation Ambient-Max | — | — | 125 W | 25 W | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | — | — | 125 W | 25 W | — | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | NOT SPECIFIED | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Transistor Application | — | — | SWITCHING | SWITCHING | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | — | — | SILICON | SILICON | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | — | — | 3 MHz | 3 MHz | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | — | — | 4 V | 0.6 V | — | — |
| ## TIP36C Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — | — |
| Case Connection | — | — | — | ISOLATED | — | — |
| ## BD237 Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — | — |
| Access Time-Max | — | — | — | — | 50 ns | — |
| Alternate Memory Width | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| I/O Type | — | — | — | — | COMMON | — |
| Memory Density | — | — | — | — | 16777216 bit | — |
| Memory IC Type | — | — | — | — | UVPROM | — |
| Memory Width | — | — | — | — | 16 | — |
| Number of Words | — | — | — | — | 1048576 words | — |
| Number of Words Code | — | — | — | — | 1000000 | — |
| Operating Mode | — | — | — | — | ASYNCHRONOUS | — |
| Organization | — | — | — | — | 1MX16 | — |
| Output Characteristics | — | — | — | — | 3-STATE | — |
| Parallel/Serial | — | — | — | — | PARALLEL | — |
| Standby Current-Max | — | — | — | — | 0.0001 A | — |
| Supply Current-Max | — | — | — | — | 0.07 mA | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | 5.5 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | 4.5 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | 5 V | — |
| Temperature Grade | — | — | — | — | COMMERCIAL | — |
| ## M27C160-50F1 Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image | — |
| Input Voltage-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 60 V |
| Input Voltage-Min | — | — | — | — | — | 4.2 V |
| Voltage Tolerance-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 5% |
| ## LM317HVT/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | — | Image |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to LM317HVT?
Known equivalents for LM317HVT include BD238, TIP36C, BD237. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of LM317HVT?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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