Latest Linear Regulator Technical Articles

This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving…

This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving THD are also discussed.

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key…

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.

A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your…

A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your circuits from problematic voltage and current conditions.

This article discusses the ideas involved in measuring and interpreting the current-voltage curves of solar cells,…

This article discusses the ideas involved in measuring and interpreting the current-voltage curves of solar cells, batteries, and unknown materials.

In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my…

In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my personal website.

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential…

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques.

This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.

This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of…

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of the actively loaded differential pair.

Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…

Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.