AdvancedA-004-004-006
The dynamic regulation of a power supply is improved by increasing the value of:
B
Answer
Measurements and troubleshooting
Type
A
the choke
B
the output capacitor
C
the bleeder resistor
D
the input capacitor
Answer Notes
Dynamic regulation refers to a power supply's ability to maintain a steady output voltage during rapid, short-term changes in load current. When a load suddenly draws more current, the output capacitor acts as a local energy reservoir.
Increasing the value of the output capacitor allows it to supply these transient current surges without the voltage sagging significantly, thus improving dynamic regulation.
Increasing the choke or input capacitor improves overall ripple reduction but does not respond as quickly to sudden load changes. The bleeder resistor simply discharges capacitors for safety and provides a minimum steady load; it does not help supply sudden high-current demands.
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