Features of 3-pin voltage regulators

There are some salient features of 3-pin IC voltage regulators which are given below,

• It has built-in all protection circuits.
• It does not require any feedback connections.
• It does not require any external component for normal operation.
• It can provide fixed and adjustable positive and negative operation.
• It can deliver output current more than 1 A.
• It requires minimum heat sinking.
• It can provide dual tracking voltages.
• The design of regulated DC power supply is very easy.
• It is very easy to use.
• It is conveniently used for local regulation.