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Certainly! This circuit appears to be a slow starting regulator using the LT1129CS8−3.3#PBF Low Dropout Regulator. Here’s a brief overview of each component’s function and connections:
Components and Connections
U1:LT1129CS8−3.3#PBF (Low Dropout Regulator)
Pins and Connections:
GND (Pins 1,2,3): These are ground connections.
IN (Pin 4): This is the input voltage pin.
OUT (Pin 6): This is the regulated output pin.
SENSE (Pin 7): This pin is used to sense the output voltage.
SHDN (Pin 8): Shutdown pin to enable/disable the regulator.
R4 (1k Ω Resistor)
Pins and Connections:
Connects P2 to C3:P1 and R4:P1 to R3:P2, C2:P2.
C3 (2.2µF Capacitor)
Pins and Connections:
Connects P1 to R4:P2 and C3:P2 to U1:OUT. The input voltage is filtered by this capacitor.
R3 (330 Ω Resistor)
Pins and Connections:
Connects R3:P1 to R2:P2 and U1:SENSE. It is part of the voltage divider.
C2 (10µF Capacitor)
Pins and Connections:
Connects C2:P1 to U1:SHDN and U1:IN and C2:P2 to R3:P1 and R2:P1. This capacitor helps in smoothing the input voltage.
R2 (660 Ω Resistor)
Pins and Connections:
Connects R2:P1 to U1:OUT and C3:P2, R2:P2 to R3:P1 and U1:SENSE. Another part of the voltage divider.
Nets
Net (C2 - P2):
Connected to C2:P2, R3:P2, and R4:P1.
Net (P2):
Connected to R2:P1, U1:OUT, and C3:P2.
Net (C2 - P1):
Connected to C2:P1, U1:SHDN, and U1:IN.
Net (R4 - P2):
Connected to R4:P2 and C3:P1.
Net (R3 - P1):
Connected to R3:P1, R2:P2, and U1:SENSE.
Functionality
This setup creates a slow-start feature for the regulator, which gradually increases the output voltage to its final value over time, reducing inrush current and providing a more stable output. The capacitor C2 sets the time constant for the slow start.
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Beta
Checks that the power traveling across a given resistor is under its rating with 50% headroom.