Switching regulators are a type of circuit that can transform voltage and input current into a voltage and an output current that is most suitable to power the system that it is producing power for. These types of circuits are also known as converters and are ideal for regulating the energy that is transferred between these two contact points to maintain a constant output voltage that is safely within the limits of the circuit. They work at a much higher conversion efficiency than linear regulators and offer the advantage of better and more cost-effective power management in the long term, as well as the fact that they often don't require external capacitors.
What are switching regulators used for?
These types of regulators are often used for single-cell or multi-cell battery-powered applications and for battery-powered portable electronic devices like digital cameras, handheld games consoles, controllers and more. The main benefit of using these switching converters instead of linear regulators is that they offer short-circuit protection and ensure over-voltage and under-voltage protection. They are also good for protecting electronic systems from over-temperature and over-current damage.
Types of switching regulators
Step-Up or Boost Regulators - These are the most basic type of switching regulator and are used to increase the output voltage
Step-Down or Buck-Boost Converters - They reduce or reverse the output voltage with respect to the input voltage
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The SR series from XP Power offers a
highly reliable range of 0.5 Amp and 1 Amp, 3-pin SIP 3T switching regulators. The series has been designed in an industry standard package, features continuous short circuit protection and a high efficiency of up to 97%. These compact switching regulators have ...
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New and advanced ultra-compact range of SIP packaged
step down regulators from Tracopower. The TSR 2 series offers a direct drop-in upgrade to the antiquated LMxx series. Boasting up to 96% efficiency without the need for extra heat dissipation such as a heat sink.Another main benefit of the TSR 2 ...
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R1Z series 1W single output, SMD, regulated DC-DC
converters designed for isolating or converting DC power rails where an SMD format with regulated output is required. Miniature design RegulatedUL94V-0 package material High temperature operation Toroidal Magnetics No load power consumption: 217mW typically.
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The Tracopower TSR-1 series of step-down switching regulators
are great replacement for linear regulators as they solve many power supply problems. These DC to DC converters are up to 96% more efficient with built-in capacitors and short circuit protection. Allowing full load operation up to +60°C ambient temperature without the ...
