Typical Application
VO
=
1 +
RR-----12-- Vref
VO
=
Vre
f
1
+
RR-----12--
VO
=
1
+
RR-----12--
Vre
f
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Figure 12. Shunt Regulator Figure 13. Output Control for Three-
Terminal Fixed Regulator
Figure 14. High-Current Shunt
Regulator
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Figure 15. Current Limit or Current Source
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Figure 16. Constant-Current Sink
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