02/07/2025 5:30 am
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I’ve noticed that the LM317 linear voltage regulator is still widely used in various hobbyist and even some professional circuits, despite the availability of efficient and compact switching regulators. Considering that switching regulators offer better efficiency, less heat dissipation, and smaller footprints, what are the reasons engineers or designers still opt for LM317 in certain designs?
Is it due to simplicity, cost, noise sensitivity, or something else?
