VREF-S
Series voltage reference
Provides a reference voltage through a series-connected supply and output arrangement.
Schematic
Symbols · LIN REG
Linear voltage regulator
In plain English
What does Linear voltage regulator mean?
A linear regulator controls its pass element to maintain a specified output voltage from a suitable input.
A simple example
A small electronic circuit can receive a regulated supply from a higher DC input through the selected regulator.
What the drawings help you do
Show input supply, regulated output and the regulator’s reference connection. A linear regulator adjusts its conducting element rather than using the same switching arrangement as a switch-mode converter. The input/output difference and load affect heat, which must be assessed for the actual device and installation.
- Headroom
- The input-to-output voltage difference needed for the selected operating conditions.
- Thermal design
- The arrangement for managing heat and temperature.
Before using this reference
- Identify input, output and reference connections.
- Reference required headroom and output components.
- Check the selected load and thermal arrangement.
Does unused input voltage disappear without a cost?
No. The voltage difference across the conducting path together with current produces loss. The selected regulator, load and thermal design determine the resulting temperature and permitted operation.
Read the source: Linear voltage regulation
Schematic · LIN REG
A distinction that matters
The input/output voltage difference and load create heat that must be considered.
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Linear voltage regulation
Linear voltage regulation: public technical context for the named function. Product and compliance details remain with the publisher.
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