A voltage regulator that uses a transistor controlled by a negative-feedback circuit to produce a specified output voltage that remains stable despite variations in load current and input voltage.
Switching Regulator
A voltage regulator that uses a switching element to transform the incoming power supply into a pulsed voltage, which is then smoothed using capacitors, inductors, and other elements.
Buck
“Electrical component which takes an input voltage and reduces it.”
Boost
“Electrical component which takes an input voltage and reduces it; also, an organization that provides a suite of peer-reviewed C++ libraries.”
Battery Management System [BMS]
Any system that manages a rechargeable battery and protects it from operating outside of safe conditions.
