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I have a question regarding the VOLTAGE stability of the LM317. I want to power 2 LM317 LD drivers in one enclosure. I want to be able to provide a steady 9 volts to each of their inputs. So I just figured I should use a third
LM317 in my complete circuit to be used as a 9 volt regulator, to feed the LD driver ics. I'm wondering if the VOLTAGE regulator's VOLTAGE will drop below 9 volts or not. Despite the LM317's voltage drop, would it be simply better to use an ML7812A 12 volt Voltage regulator even though the two LM317s call for 6-9 volts?
LM317 in my complete circuit to be used as a 9 volt regulator, to feed the LD driver ics. I'm wondering if the VOLTAGE regulator's VOLTAGE will drop below 9 volts or not. Despite the LM317's voltage drop, would it be simply better to use an ML7812A 12 volt Voltage regulator even though the two LM317s call for 6-9 volts?