The LM317 is an adjustable positive linear voltage regulator. It was designed by Bob Dobkin in 1976 while he worked at National Semiconductor.[1]
The LM337 is the negative complement to the LM317, which regulates voltages below a reference. It was designed by Bob Pease, who also worked for National Semiconductor.[1]
- ^ a b U.S. Patent 4176308.: "Voltage Regulator and Current Regulator", filed September 21, 1977.