Fout is minimal 1.25volt if you require a higher power, can ic 5A replaced by LM338, LM350 3A, or also by adding external transistors cross I use it on some equipment.

resistance value of the above is not ideal but I used to value used, to the ideal of R can be larger because the feedback terminal below only requires 1mA current.
Abaot IC LM317
The LM117 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulators is capable of supplying in excess of 1.5A over a 1.2V to 37V output range. They are exceptionally easy to use and require only two external resistors to set the output voltage. Further, both line and load regulation are better than standard fixed regulators. Also, the LM117 is packaged in standard transistor packages which are easily mounted and handled.

Features IC LM317
• Guaranteed 1% output voltage tolerance (LM317A)
• Guaranteed max. 0.01%/V line regulation (LM317A)
• Guaranteed max. 0.3% load regulation (LM117)
• Guaranteed 1.5A output current
• Adjustable output down to 1.2V
• Current limit constant with temperature
• P + Product Enhancement tested
• 80 dB ripple rejection
• Output is short-circuit protected.











