LDO is an acronym for what?

Thomas Foxcroft

Expert 2981 points

In the term "LDO-PWR Module," what is LDO the acronym for?

over 9 years ago

0 Dennis Eichmann over 9 years ago

Guru 74080 points

Low Drop Out

That means, the input voltage only has to be slightly higher than the output. Like 200mV for example. A "normal" voltage regulator like the 7805 needs about 2V difference.

0 Thomas Foxcroft over 9 years ago in reply to Dennis Eichmann

Expert 2981 points

Thank you.

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LDO is an acronym for what?