Electronic Design

Switcher Output Drives LDOs in Ultra-Low-Noise, Ultra-High-PSRR Buck-Regulator Module

So-called “conventional wisdom” sometimes takes a long time to change and recognize new realities. Among the many common beliefs is that switching regulators are relatively “high noise” devices, while ...
EDN

Linear Technology Corp LTM4615: Triple-output dc/dc module includes switch-mode and linear regulators

The LTM4615 triple-output dc/dc µModule regulator system contains two 4A switch-mode regulators and a 1.5A low-dropout linear regulator. The switching regulators have an adjustable 0.8 to 5V output ...
EDN

Triple-output DC/DC uModule regulator features two 4-A switch mode regulators and a 1.5-A VLDO

Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a complete triple-output DC/DC uModule regulator system containing two 4 A switch mode regulators and one 1.5 A low dropout (VLDO) linear regulator in a ...
Machine Design

A Comparison Between DC Switching Regulators and Linear Regulators

Electronic systems often require multiple voltages to power the various internal circuits. Non-isolated regulators are a common and easy way to convert one voltage to another. Regulators typically ...
Design-Reuse

Inductorless versus Inductor-Based Integrated Switching Regulators: Bill Of Material, Efficiency, Noise, and Reliability Comparisons

Mathieu Renaud, Senior Power Management Designer, Intégration Dolphin Inc. Yves Gagnon, Executive Director, Intégration Dolphin Inc. Inductor-based Switching Regulators (SR) have historically ...
Electronic Design

Tiny TEC Regulator Module Merges Precision Control Loop and Source/Sink Capability

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) based on the Peltier effect can be used for general cooling, but more often they’re applied to maintain a precise temperature for subsystems and components. And unlike ...