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voltage regulator

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voltage regulator
An electronic circuit used to maintain a level amount of voltage in an electrical line. It eliminates power surges, spikes and brownouts, which can cause harm to sensitive electronics. A voltage regulator "module" (VRM) is a voltage regulator in a replaceable unit. See surge suppression and UPS.
voltage regulator [′vōl·tij ‚reg·yə‚lād·ər]
(electronics)
A device that maintains the terminal voltage of a generator or other voltage source within required limits despite variations in input voltage or load. Also known as automatic voltage regulator; voltage stabilizer.
voltage regulator
An automatic electric control device whose output provides a constant voltage supply, even though the line voltage at its input may vary.
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