voltage regulator, any electrical or electronic device that maintains the voltage of a power source within acceptable limits. The voltage regulator is needed to keep voltages within the prescribed range that can be tolerated by the electrical equipment using that voltage.
When would you use a voltage regulator?
Voltage regulators are designed to maintain and stabilise voltage levels. Regulators are found in most electronic devices, and can be used to step-down and control voltage outputs from a high voltage source, dissipating excess energy as heat.
What are the types of voltage regulators?
Basically, there are two types of Voltage regulators: Linear voltage regulator and Switching voltage regulator.
- There are two types of Linear voltage regulators: Series and Shunt.
- There are three types of Switching voltage regulators: Step up, Step down, and Inverter voltage regulators.
