The minimum voltage required across a linear voltage regulator to maintain regulation is known as _______.

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  1. Output voltage
  2. Input voltage
  3. Load voltage
  4. Dropout voltage

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Option 4 : Dropout voltage
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Dropout voltage refers to the minimum voltage difference required for a voltage regulator to maintain its specified output voltage.

When the input voltage of a voltage regulator drops below the dropout voltage, the regulator can no longer maintain a stable output voltage and the output voltage will decrease.

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