EEVblog #90 - Linear and LDO regulators and Switch Mode Power Supply Tutorial

Just how different are linear, LDO and switching buck voltage regulators? I'm glad you asked!
You might be surprised...
It's tutorial time.

NOTE: There are many different methods of SMPS control, this is just one of the simple ones, go investigate!

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