| ??? 09/03/02 12:21 Read: times |
#28442 - RE: Using 5V controller and IC's at 6V |
Low Drop Out regulator
A regulator that can regulate with as little as 0.1 volts across it, as opposed to the more usual 2 or so. On a battery supply, a linear regulator like this can burn energy that you could save for your device. A switcher is ideal in these systems. Steve |



