Calculate voltage regulation, line regulation, and load regulation for power supplies.
Determine the stability and regulation characteristics of your power supply by calculating voltage regulation percentages under different load and line conditions.
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A typical linear power supply with moderate regulation characteristics.
No-Load: 12.5 V
Full-Load: 12.0 V
Nominal: 12.0 V
Line Min: 110 V
Line Max: 130 V
Current: 2.0 A
Impedance: 0.25 Ω
A high-efficiency switching power supply with excellent regulation.
No-Load: 5.05 V
Full-Load: 5.00 V
Nominal: 5.0 V
Line Min: 90 V
Line Max: 264 V
Current: 10.0 A
Impedance: 0.01 Ω
A battery charger circuit with voltage regulation for safe charging.
No-Load: 14.2 V
Full-Load: 13.8 V
Nominal: 14.0 V
Line Min: 115 V
Line Max: 125 V
Current: 5.0 A
Impedance: 0.08 Ω
A precision voltage reference with very tight regulation specifications.
No-Load: 10.001 V
Full-Load: 10.000 V
Nominal: 10.0 V
Line Min: 220 V
Line Max: 240 V
Current: 0.1 A
Impedance: 0.001 Ω