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Some voltage references can be used as shunt regulators, either by tying V IN and V OUT together or by leaving V IN open. These devices are limited to low currents, however, with a typical limit of ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Most offline and telecom power supplies need a method to isolate the relatively high input voltage from lower voltage outputs to provide safety, ...

What is the function of a switching voltage regulator IC? A switching voltage regulator accepts a dc input voltage and converts it to a switched voltage that can extend into the MHz region. Then, it ...