Linear regulator dissipation calculator
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Created Oct 3, 2026
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Updated Oct 3, 2026
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Estimate LM317 output, regulator heat, load current and efficiency. Admin-maintained calculator source: preserve the reviewed electrical topology and designators; layout, labels and mapped defaults remain editable.
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