Linear Regulators

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Voltage Regulator
gptkbp:application Powering RF circuits
Powering analog circuits
Powering microcontrollers
gptkbp:benefits Simplicity of design
Heat dissipation
Low output noise
Limited output current
Not suitable for high power applications
gptkbp:component Capacitor
Resistor
Transistor
gptkbp:design_feature Power dissipation
Transient response
Thermal shutdown
Input/output capacitor selection
Load capacitance
gptkbp:energyEfficiency Lower than switching regulators
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Depends on heat sink
gptkbp:feedback Used for voltage regulation
gptkbp:financial_aid Depends on output capacitor
gptkbp:function Regulate output voltage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linear Regulators
gptkbp:inputOutput Varies by design
Higher than output voltage
Depends on load current
Stable and low noise
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Analog_Devices
gptkb:Maxim_Integrated
gptkb:ON_Semiconductor
gptkb:Texas_Instruments
Microchip Technology
gptkbp:noise_level Typically low
gptkbp:range Varies by design
gptkbp:regulates Maintains output voltage under load changes
Maintains output voltage with input voltage changes
Linear_regulation
gptkbp:relatedApplication Consumer electronics
Medical devices
Telecommunications equipment
Industrial equipment
Automotive_electronics
gptkbp:safety_features Overcurrent protection
Overvoltage protection
Thermal protection
gptkbp:type Power_Supply
Standard linear regulators
Low-dropout_(LDO)_regulators