Linear Technology AN8 Power Conditioning Techniques for Batteries Application Note


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Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
10
File format
PDF
File size
691 KB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
27 June, 2012
Model
AN8
MD5 checksum
C97A403FFE566218A3174AFB9F89E30E

About this manual

The document discusses the necessity of power conditioning when applying battery voltages to circuitry, noting that standard IC regulators often consume too much quiescent current or cannot operate at low input voltages. It covers general classes of regulators including voltage inverters, step-down circuits, and step-up converters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the quiescent current of the low dropout regulator circuit in Figure 6?

The quiescent current is 760µA.

What is the output capability of the low dropout regulator in Figure 6?

The circuit has a 100mA capacity output and includes short circuit protection.

What is the efficiency of the inductorless high current switching regulator?

The overall efficiency is 83%.

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