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A linear regulator is a [[Glossary:Circuit|circuit]] often in the form of an [[Glossary: | A linear regulator is a [[Glossary:Circuit|circuit]] often in the form of an [[Glossary:Integrated Circuit|IC]] which produces a constant well defined [[Glossary:Volt|voltage]] from a variable or poorly defined higher voltage input, simply by absorbing excess voltage and turning it into heat. See [[Power_supplies#Linear_Power_Supplies|Linear Power Supplies]] in the Wiki. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:25, 21 March 2019
A linear regulator is a circuit often in the form of an IC which produces a constant well defined voltage from a variable or poorly defined higher voltage input, simply by absorbing excess voltage and turning it into heat. See Linear Power Supplies in the Wiki.