voltage regulator
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4.9
- noun
- /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtər/
- Specialized
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regulador de voltaje
- The 5V pin will let you draw 5V from USB (or a 5V voltage regulator if using external power), but the MCU runs off the 3.3V regulator.
Examples
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Somewhere separately on the breadboard, place the 5V voltage regulator.
Blog text (3) -
- Looks like the voltage regulator's gone.
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So this voltage regulator has gone faulty.
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This thing is a crazy super integrated voltage regulator extraordinaire.
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Most generators have automatic voltage regulators that adjust reactive power output to maintain voltages at scheduled levels.
Academic text (2004) -
You will need a 9V+ power supply for the voltage regulator and 2x Electrolytic Decoupling Capacitors COM-00523.
Blog text (3) -
Most generators have automatic voltage regulators that adjust output to maintain voltage levels.
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You should consider replacing the voltage regulator to ensure your device operates correctly.
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The new voltage regulator successfully keeps the output voltage stable, preventing equipment damage.
Synonyms
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3.9
A device that keeps pressure, temperature, or speed steady
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Morphology
The meaning 'a device that maintains or adjusts voltage' is directly derivable from combining 'voltage' (electric potential difference) with 'regulator' (a device that maintains system levels). This noun+noun technical compound is compositional and follows standard English formation patterns (and similar logic exists cross-linguistically), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.
Etymology
Voltage regulator is like a tap for electricity: voltage is the 'pressure' of the electric flow and a regulator is a device that keeps that pressure steady. So, a voltage regulator means a device that keeps the electric 'level' constant or lets you adjust it.