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A voltage regulator is an analog circuit that produces a stable output voltage that doesn't vary with input voltage or load changes. Switching regulators are much more efficient than linear ones.

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Is it ok to connect the output of buck regulator in parallel?

I am using MCP16322 buck regulator powered from 12V and outputs 5V and 2A. Is it ok to connect the output of two of these in parallel? Does connecting the outputs in parallel mess up the maximum capac …
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Resistors values to use with LM317

I know that ratio R1 to R2 determine the output voltage of LM317. E.g. R1 = 200, R2=330 ohms will produce about 3.3V. My question is, what if I use 2K and 3.3K for R1 and R2? What is the impact of inc …
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