Designing an Adjustable Voltage Regulator Without an IC: Tips and Resources?

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Designing an adjustable voltage regulator without an IC can be approached by studying the equivalent circuit of an LM317, which provides a foundational understanding of how adjustable linear voltage regulators function. Key specifications include an input voltage range of 10-15 volts and an adjustable output between 4-6 volts, with line and load regulations around 1%. Utilizing discrete components like transistors can replicate the functionality of an IC-based design. Resources such as datasheets and circuit design guides can offer valuable insights. This approach allows for a customized solution tailored to specific voltage regulation needs.
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Hi Everyone,

I need to design an adjustable voltage regulator without using an IC. Does anybody could give me a source that can help me?

Input will vary between 10-15 volts... And output will be adjustable between 4-6 volts.
Line and Load regulations must be around %1

Need your help...
 
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arabul said:
Hi Everyone,

I need to design an adjustable voltage regulator without using an IC. Does anybody could give me a source that can help me?

Input will vary between 10-15 volts... And output will be adjustable between 4-6 volts.
Line and Load regulations must be around %1

Need your help...

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Welcome to the PF. The easiest way to start would be to look at the equivalent circuit in the LM317 datasheet. That will show you how that adjustable linear voltage regulator IC is put together, and you can do something similar using discrete transistors, etc.
 

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