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5.4.1.1 + 5V input Source Power Supply Design Guidelines
•The desired output for the power supply is 3.8V, hence there's not a big difference between the input source and the desired output and a linear regulator can be used. A switching power supply will not be suited because of the low drop out requirements.
•When using a linear regulator, a proper heat sink shall be provided in order to dissipate the power generated.
•A Bypass low ESR capacitor of adequate capacity must be provided in order to cut the current absorption peaks close to the
•Make sure the low ESR capacitor on the power supply output (usually a tantalum one) is rated at least 10V.
•A protection diode should be inserted close to the power input, in order to save the
An example of linear regulator with 5V input is:
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