1-1. Types of voltage regulator ICs

Voltage regulator ICs are broadly classified into ICs for converting a DC voltage into a required DC voltage and those for converting an AC voltage into a desired DC voltage.
Voltage regulator ICs for DC-DC conversion are further classified into linear regulators and switching regulators also known as DC-DC converters. Linear regulators exist in two basic forms: series regulators and shunt regulators. Low-dropout (LDO) regulators are a type of series regulators.

Figure 1.1 Types of power supply ICs
Types of power supply ICs

Chapter1 Introduction to Low-Dropout (LDO) Regulators

1-2. Advantages and disadvantages of linear regulators and switching regulators
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1-3. What is an LDO regulator?
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1-4. Need of LDO regulators for electronic systems
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1-5. What is a linear regulator?
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1-6. Operations of linear and switching regulators
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1-7. Principle of operation of series regulators
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1-8. Circuit configuration of a series regulator
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1-9. Differences between a three-terminal voltage regulator and an LDO regulator
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