EDN

Filtered noise generator using a voltage regulator source

Noise generators are very useful devices. They are used in test equipment, random number generators, etc. Usually, designers use special Zener noise diodes (at very low current) and transistors (with ...
Design-Reuse

The Tradeoffs of Low Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator Architectures and the Advantages of "Capless" LDOs

Power management of battery-powered electronic devices is becoming increasingly more important for the microelectronics industry. This white paper details the difference between low dropout (LDO) ...
Electronic Design

Back to Basics: Voltage Regulator ICs, Part 1

Among regulators, the simplest regulator circuit is for a low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator whose topology is shown in Fig. 1. As a linear voltage regulator, its ...
Independent.ie

Regulator may change rules on generators

ENERGY regulator Tom Reeves plans to change the rules for new power generators in a bid to generate more competition in the sector. The move reflects disappointment that so far just one non-ESB power ...
Electronic Design

Voltage-Divider IC Drops 48-V Input to 6 V for Point-of-Load Regulators

Helix Semiconductors’ HS200 DC-DC MuxCapacitor Power IC is a new type of voltage divider that can play an integral role in a distributed power architecture (DPA) system. It provides a high-efficiency ...