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 a … [Read more...]

The LM (linear monolithic) series ICs were invented by National Semiconductor. In the LM series, the linear monolithic refers to the analog components incorporated into a single silicon chip. Generally, these ICs include op-amps, differential comparators, instrumentation amplifiers, current mode amplifiers, voltage regulators, audio amplifiers, V to I converters, and many more. There are LM78xx & LM79xx series voltage regulators where the LM78xx series has positive output voltage and LM79xx … [Read more...]

The MIC29302 LDO regulator is from Microchip Technology which is a simple low voltage high current regulator. These regulators are used in electronic circuits that need low voltage with a high current input supply. The MIC29302 are high current, low dropout & high accuracy voltage regulators. These LDO regulators feature typical dropout voltages from 350 mV - 425 mV & extremely low ground current with proprietary Super βeta PNP procedure of Microchip. These are mainly used for high … [Read more...]

A voltage regulator (VR) is an electronic or electrical component used to create and maintain a fixed o/p voltage when the input voltage (or) load condition changes. These components play a crucial role in regulating & stabilizing electrical voltage levels. Voltage regulators maintain the voltages from a power supply that is well-suited to the other components. These are most frequently used for AC/DC power conversion, DC/DC & AC/AC power conversion. These devices are also used in … [Read more...]

The constant current regulators are circuits that are used to achieve a stable current supply in Power Electronics. These regulators have been used in a number of applications over the years but at present, they have achieved a type of ubiquitous position because of their significant applications within LED lighting. The current regulator operation is the same as the voltage regulator with the main difference being the parameter they adjust & the amount they differ to supply their o/p. The … [Read more...]

A linear and low-dropout regulator (LDO regulator) is a very simple and economical regulator that is used to provide a regulated o/p voltage that is simply powered from a high input voltage in different applications. A regulator operates at an extremely low potential difference between the I/O voltages so the use of this regulator will help in controlling the increase of heat & allow efficient energy usage. There are many LDO regulators which are most frequently used in different … [Read more...]

When there are fluctuations in the circuit, then the fixed output cannot be given by all voltage sources. To deal with this, a system is designed to maintain a constant voltage level automatically is Voltage Regulator. These voltage regulators are used in computer power supplies for stabilizing the DC voltages. Coming to power station generation plants and automobile alternators, the output is controlled by these voltage regulators. The regulation of one or more AC or DC voltages is done … [Read more...]