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Adjustable Voltage Regulator Circuit Using LM317

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The schematic shown above represents a simple adjustable voltage regulator circuit built around the LM317, a popular linear voltage regulator IC. This circuit is commonly used in electronic projects to derive a stable and adjustable output voltage from a higher, unregulated DC input. Key Components: U1 - LM317: A 3-terminal adjustable voltage regulator. It allows for output voltage adjustment from 1.25V to about 37V, given a suitable input. RP1 - Variable Resistor (Potentiometer): Used to adjust the output voltage. R1 (100Ω): Works in conjunction with RP1 to set the output voltage using the formula: C1 (0.1µF): Input bypass capacitor to improve stability and filter noise. C2 (1µF): Output bypass capacitor for transient response and further noise filtering. U2 (Connector - Input): DC voltage input connector. U5 (Connector - Output): Regulated DC voltage output connector. How the Circuit Works: DC Input is supplied at connector U2. C1 filters any high-f...

Malaysia’s AI Boom: Trends, Innovations, and Adoption

Malaysia has rapidly embraced the global wave of generative AI and automation tools. ChatGPT and related AI platforms have surged in popularity among students and professionals, and 84% of Malaysian knowledge workers now use AI at work to boost productivity. According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the launch of Malaysia’s new National AI Office in December 2024 was “another historical moment in our digital transformation journey”. The government is pursuing an ambitious AI strategy – including an AI Talent Roadmap (2024–2030) , a Malaysia-AI Consortium, and a five-year AI Technology Action Plan – aimed at positioning Malaysia as a regional hub for generative AI. Government Strategy and Initiatives In late 2024, Malaysia’s cabinet approved a National AI Office (NAIO) to coordinate policy, ethics and regulation for AI, with support from tech giants like Amazon, Google and Microsoft. The NAIO’s first-year goals include a code of ethics, a regulatory framework, and an AI acti...