Application of Low Dropout Linear Regulator (LDO) Application of LDO Low Dropout Linear Regulator 1. Basic Principle of LDO The basic circuit of low dropout linear regulator (LDO) is shown in Figure 1-1. The circuit consists of a series adjustment tube VT, sampling resistors R1 and R2, and a comparison amplifier A. The sampling voltage is applied to the non-inverting input of comparator A and compared with the reference voltage Uref applied to the inverting input. The difference between the two is amplified by amplifier A to control the voltage drop of the series adjustment tube, thereby stabilizing the output voltage. When the output voltage Uout decreases, the difference between the reference voltage and the sampling voltage increases, the drive current output by the comparison amplifier increases, and the voltage drop of the series adjustment tube decreases, thereby increasing the output voltage. On the contrary, if the output voltage Uout exceeds the required set value, the front drive current output by the comparison amplifier decreases, thereby reducing the output voltage. During the power supply process, the output voltage correction is carried out continuously, and the adjustment time is only limited by the reaction speed of the comparison amplifier and the output transistor circuit. [pic] Figure 1-1 Basic circuit of low-dropout linear regulator It should be noted that the actual linear regulator should also have many other functions, such as load short-circuit protection, overvoltage shutdown, overheating shutdown, reverse connection protection, etc., and the series adjustment tube can also use MOSFET. 2. Main parameters of low-dropout linear regulator 1. Output voltage (Output Voltage) 2. Maximum output current (Maximum Output Current) 3. Input-output voltage difference (Drop out Voltage), this parameter is the main difference between LDO and traditional three-terminal voltage regulator (such as LM7805) application. The input-output voltage difference of traditional three-terminal voltage regulator must be maintained above 2.5V, and the advantage of LDO is reflected in the low voltage difference. 4. The input-output voltage difference is the most important parameter of the low-dropout linear regulator. Under the condition of ensuring the stability of the output voltage, the lower the voltage difference, the better the performance of the linear regulator. 5. Grounding voltage...
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