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E7D04
Which of the following describes a three-terminal voltage regulator?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. A series regulator
A three-terminal regulator (input, output, ground) such as the 7805 is a series regulator. Its pass element sits in series between the input and the load.
Tip: Three terminals, series regulator.