Michael O'Loughlin works as the Senior Systems Applications Engineer at Texas Instruments since October 2012 where he is responsible for technical training and the development of prototype power supplies, applications notes, magazine articles and software design tools in the area of switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He has already achieved 36 publications and have filed 2 patents throughout his career.
Michael O'loughlin
Michael O'loughlin

Areas of interest of the author: Supply
Publications on RadioLocman by the author Michael O'loughlin:
- Shunt regulator eases power-supply-start-up woesThe 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...Jul 12, 2022
- Shunt Regulator Serves as Inexpensive Op Amp in Power SuppliesDeveloped 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...Apr 3, 2022