Glossary Definition for Linear Regulator

Definition

A voltage regulator that is placed between a supply and the load and provides a constant voltage by varying its effective resistance.

See application note 660, "Regulator topologies for battery-powered systems."

See Also

• LDO
• Voltage Regulator
• Switching Regulator
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