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In electronics, a linear regulator is a voltage regulator used to maintain a steady voltage. The resistance of the regulator varies in accordance with both the input voltage and the load, resulting in a constant voltage output. The regulating circuit varies its resistance, continuously adjusting a voltage divider network to maintain a constant output…
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear regulator | is a | voltage regulator used to maintain a steady voltage | 0.90 | text |
| the 7805 has an output voltage of 5 V | instance of | a common regulator | 0.80 | text |
| but can only maintain this if the input voltage remains above about 7 V | instance of | a common regulator | 0.80 | text |
| before the output voltage begins sagging below the rated output | instance of | a common regulator | 0.80 | text |
| op-amp circuits needing matched positive | instance of | Dual tracking regulatorsSingle IC dual tracking adjustable regulators are available for applications | 0.80 | text |
| negative DC supplies | instance of | Dual tracking regulatorsSingle IC dual tracking adjustable regulators are available for applications | 0.80 | text |
| constant-current limiting or foldbackThermal shutdownSafe operating area protectionSometimes external protection is used | instance of | Current limiting | 0.80 | text |
| such as crowbar protection | instance of | Current limiting | 0.80 | text |
| disk drives | instance of | for communications circuits and peripheral devices | 0.80 | text |
| a potentiometer allows the user to adjust the regulated voltage | instance of | A variable voltage divider | 0.80 | text |
| Linear regulator | related to Fixed regulators | Three-terminal | 0.60 | section |
| Linear regulator | related to Fixed regulators | They | 0.60 | section |
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