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 … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

The LM-series ICs were the first analog integrated circuits produced commercially since late 1965. The LM series was invented with integrated circuits launched by National Semiconductor. In LM series ICs, the prefix LM is linear monolithic which means the analog components incorporated onto a single silicon chip. Different types of LM series voltage regulators are available like; LM105, LM309, LM317, LM120, LM123, LM325, LM350, and many more. This article discusses an overview of the LM350 … [Read more...]

A voltage regulator is an electronic device that is found in most electronic devices. The main function of this device is to maintain the fixed output voltage to make sure that the voltage stays within suitable limits. These devices are commonly used in different types of motor vehicles to ensure equivalent generator output voltage to the electrical load & also to ensure the battery charging requirements. These are also used within electronic apparatus where extreme variations in voltage … [Read more...]

There are different LM-series ICs which are made by National Semiconductor. In LM series ICs, the term ‘LM’ stands for linear monolithic, which means the analog components were incorporated into a single Si (silicon). The LM series ICs mainly include; Op-Amps, differential comparators, current mode amplifiers, audio amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, voltage regulators, voltage-to-frequency converters, current sources, temperature sensors, etc. This article provides brief information on one … [Read more...]

A voltage regulator is a significant component in a power supply unit that maintains a stable voltage. This is responsible for maintaining the ideal voltage required for devices like computers, laptops, coffee makers, and many more. The voltage regulator’s main function is to keep a stable DC voltage at the o/p irrespective of fluctuations in voltage at the input otherwise changes within the load current. These are also available in IC form which is known as voltage regulator ICs. These are … [Read more...]