CHAPTER 8
Voltage Regulators
A voltage regulator is an electronic or electrical device that can sustain the voltage of a power supply within suitable limits. The electrical equipment connected to the voltage source should bear the value of the voltage. The source voltage should be in a certain range which is acceptable for the connected pieces of equipment. This purpose is fulfilled by implementing a voltage regulator. A voltage regulator – as the same suggests – regulates the voltage, regardless of the adjustments in the input voltage or connected load. It works as a shield for protective devices from damage. It can regulate both AC or DC voltages, depending on its design.
There are two main types of voltage regulators available:
- Linear voltage ...
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