That Linear Regulator is Gonna Get Hot! 1 Min PCB Design Review

In this short, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson unravels a detailed review of a KiCad design, highlighting key issues like why your LM317 might be getting hot (because this one certainly is).

Using Altium 365’s new multi-CAD tool, Zach explores how you can view and manage this project online. He discusses various design challenges such as low-density board limitations, schematic issues, and overlapping designators, focusing on specific components like U9, C10, and U2. He also addresses potential silkscreen problems and suggests practical fixes.

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[Kori-ko]

Really cool and informational content like this really makes me wish I could afford Altium as a small thanks, but as an entry level hobbyist I just can't justify the spend on the lowest subscription tier. Thank you for the really good videos though!

[MrDacorp]

I dont think LM317/337 is LDO Regulators as he says but they will boil even more because of that.. Put a switcher first to pick down the voltage to 8V and then the LM317/337