1.Linear Regulators vs. Switching RegulatorsA linear regulator requires an input voltage higher than its output voltage. It handles the difference between input and output voltages—known as the dropout voltage—by varying the impedance of its internal regulating element (such as a transistor).Think of a linear regulator as a precise “voltage control expert.” When faced with excessive input voltage, it decisively “acts” by “cutting off” the portion exceeding the desired output level, ensuring the
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