A low dropout regulator or LDO regulator is a simple and inexpensive linear regulator IC that provides a regulated o/p voltage even when the voltage drop in between the input & output is tiny often < 0.2Volts. This voltage regulator operates at extremely low potential variation between the input & output voltages. Since these regulators operate at a lower potential difference between the input & output voltage, then this regulator helps to control the increase in heat and allows … [Read more...]
LM1084 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
A positive voltage regulator IC is an electronic component that maintains the output voltage stable instead of changes within the input voltage (or) load. So it is a key component in many electronic circuits and devices. This positive voltage regulator is used in almost all types of electronic circuits & devices. So LM1084 IC is a low dropout positive voltage regulator IC designed by Texas Instruments and revised in Jan 2015. This article elaborates on LM1084 IC, pin-out, specifications, and … [Read more...]
LM723 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
An adjustable voltage regulator is a type of voltage regulator IC whose regulated o/p voltage can be changed over a range. So there are two variations of the same like positive adjustable voltage regulator & negative adjustable regulator. The positive adjustable voltage regulator example is LM317. Similarly, the negative adjustable voltage regulator example is LM337, the complement of LM317 IC. An adjustable voltage regulator IC generates a DC output voltage. It can be changed to any other … [Read more...]
LM7815 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Equivalents, Datasheet & Its Applications
The fixed output voltage regulator is an integrated circuit from the LM78xx series. This series mainly includes LM7805, LM7812, LM7824, LM7809, etc. So these regulators are frequently used in electronic circuits to provide a stable output voltage for different input voltages. The term 78 in this series of regulators signifies a positive voltage regulator whereas the remaining number indicates the output voltage provided by the IC. But these ICs suffer from huge heat loss, thus a Heat sink is … [Read more...]
LM7818 IC : PinOut, Features Equivalent, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
Voltage regulators are essential components in electronic systems, designed to protect sensitive devices by maintaining a constant voltage level. The LM7818 is a fixed linear voltage regulator from the popular 78xx series, providing a stable 18V output. The LM7818 IC widely used and easily implemented linear voltage regulator. This article explains the LM7818 IC’s pin-out, features, specifications, circuit design, and practical applications. What is the LM7818 IC? The LM7818 is a linear v … [Read more...]
LM337 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
Generally integrated circuits are available in different forms like logic gates, 555 timers, microprocessors, microcontrollers, op-amps, and voltage regulator ICs like LM338, LM358, LM337, LM741, LM324 IC, and LM339 IC. So a voltage regulator is an electronic circuit that supplies a stable voltage instead of changes within the input voltage (or) load. So it is a significant component in power supply circuits. This IC can be designed with discrete electronic components like transistors and … [Read more...]
LMH1981 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
A sync separator or a multi-format video sync separator is a device that extracts timing data from video inputs and generates sync signals mainly for video systems. This sync separator detects the input video format and separates synchronous signals for typical & high-definition video formats. So it generates low-jitter vertical and horizontal sync signals to provide timing outputs mainly for video systems. The applications of sync separators include; professional and broadcast video … [Read more...]
LM7912 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit,Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
A negative voltage regulator is an integrated circuit designed specifically to generate a stable negative output voltage which means the voltage is below the ground reference. So it is used where a stable negative voltage is necessary in particular audio amplifiers and op-amp circuits that require both power supplies. The main function of the negative voltage regulator is to regulate a negative incoming voltage to give a stable and lower negative output voltage, even if the input voltage varies. … [Read more...]
LP2950 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications
A micro-power voltage regulator is an integrated circuit frequently available in small packages appropriate for compact designs. These ICs provide a constant output voltage while drawing minimum power. So it is perfect for battery-powered devices wherever low current consumption is essential. This voltage regulator keeps a constant output voltage even whenever the input voltage is close to the preferred output voltage. This voltage regulator is highly efficient and works at very low power … [Read more...]
MIC5219 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
A linear regulator is a kind of voltage regulator chip that performs as a variable resistor in reply to changes within input voltage (or) output current to maintain output voltage regulation. So these are the basic building blocks in every power supply utilized in electronics. The linear regulator IC is very easy to utilize that it is almost foolproof, and so low-cost that it is generally one of the lowest components within an electronic assembly. A linear regulator works with a … [Read more...]