Chapter 7 Tutorial

Connecting the Load

Reverse Current Loading

An active load connected to the supply may actually deliver a reverse current to the supply during a portion of its operating cycle. An external source can not be allowed to pump current into the supply without risking loss of regulation and possible damage. These effects can be avoided by preloading the output with a dummy load resistor. The dummy load resistor should draw at least the same amount of current from the supply as the active load may deliver to the supply. The value of the current for the dummy load plus the value of the current the load draws from the supply must be less than the maximum current of the supply.

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