Advantages of IC (integrated circuit) voltage regulators

Advantages:

• The IC voltage regulators is easily manufactured with features like built in protection, programmable output, current or voltage boosting, internal protections such as thermal shutdown, floating operation to facilitate higher output voltage etc.
• It is conveniently used for local regulation.
• It has fast transient response.
• The power supply design becomes easy and quick.
• It is most efficient and reliable.
• The IC voltage regulator is versatile.
• It is very cheap due to mass production and easily available.
• It is compact in size, rugged and light in weight.
• It is easy to use.