On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, Jai Dhar wrote:

*>Yes, the adjuster pin for the 317 has only a few uA, but the switch
*>application is for the actual output from the regulator, which will be going
*>up to 1.5A. I mentioned the adjustor pin because I needed advice on
*>controlling the resistance digitally, hence a digital pot. Will the IRFP260N
*>act as a simple switch with +5V = on and 0V = off?

Why can't you switch the digital resistor from 0 to set value ? Saves you
a switch. Minimum out voltage will be 1.2V with LM317.

Peter

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