Michael O'loughlin

Michael O'loughlin

Areas of interest of the author: Supply

Publications on RadioLocman by the author Michael O'loughlin:

  1. Shunt regulator eases power-supply-start-up woes
    The popular and multiply sourced TL431 three-terminal shunt regulator offers designers considerable versatility in its applications. Figure 1a illustrates the TL431’s internal circuitry, which comprises a precision voltage reference, an operational amplifier, and a...
    12-07-2022
  2. Shunt Regulator Serves as Inexpensive Op Amp in Power Supplies
    Developed as a three-terminal shunt regulator, the popular and multiple-sourced TL431 IC offers designers many intriguing possibilities beyond its intended application. Internally, the TL431 comprises a precision voltage reference, an operational amplifier, and a shunt...
    03-04-2022