EEVblog 1438 - The TOP 5 Jellybean Regulators & References
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
Dave looks at his TOP 5 (plus change) Jellybean Voltage Regulators and References, and explains why you need to know them.
00:00 - Jellybean Voltage Regulator & References 01:52 - 78xx Linear Voltage Regulator 08:01 - Adjustable Voltage Regulator 13:52 - 1117 Low Dropout Regulator 15:21 - LDO Stability 20:01 - LM4040/4041 Voltage Reference 24:38 - Using a Reference as a Regulator 30:53 - TL431 Voltage Reference 38:58 - Use as a PSU regulator 40:43 - Beware of Stability 41:43 - REF01 a better Voltage Reference