Zener diode makes for a lousy regulator
The Zener diode is often used to create a reference voltage. In tutorials and even college texts, there are mentions of creating a Zener diode based regulator. The idea is that the …
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5 Voltage divider circuits that go beyond dividing
Hey Newsletter Readers: Looking for Best Resistor Sorting Method? My Bad! Here are some ideas of what you can do with the humble voltage divider. This elementary circuit has a few …
Read MoreTutorial that goes over the basics of different regulators types
Digital ICs like microcontrollers, memory, and shift registers need a stable voltage source to make sure they work as expected. Most circuits are designed with a voltage regulator …
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