CONTOH RUMUS DAYA PADA RESISTOR DAN IC LM317

For example, for a max charging current of 600mA, Rx should be 0.6 / 0.6 = 1ohm,
while for a max charging current of 1.2A it should be 0.6 / 1.2 = 0.5ohm.
The dissipated power on Rx at a charging current of 1.2A is:
P = V x I = 0.6 x 1.2 = 0.72W
The dissipated power on the LM317 IC is:
(Vin - Vout) x Charging Current.
It's advisable to use a heatsink to prevent the IC from getting too hot.
Notice that the IC's metal package or tab also carries the Vout, so it's necessary
to use isolating washers in case you attach the heatsink to a metal case.
The LM317's max output current is 1.5A. For higher charging currents one may
use the LM350 rated at 3A or the LM1084 rated at 5A.
The max charging current is set by choosing the value of Rx.
Rx = 0.6 / max charging current