Transistor Buffer for Zener Diode Voltage Regulator

Buffering for the zener is provided by the impedance matching and current amplifying characteristics of the emitter follower and draw less current from it. To a Zener regulator, it’s a useful adjunct. The capacitor on the right circuit is used to reduce ripple. Other variation of capacitor placement for noise reduction, you can just add the capacitor in parallel with […]
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