The proposed work presents an Energy-efficient, low dropout (LDO) regulator with switching mechanism reduces the energy consumption of IoT devices when the sensors are in idle time. Based on the analysis of IoT devices and sensors, modern power management designs for IoT demands for fully integrated solutions to decrease power consumption while maintaining the quick transient response to signal variations. LDO voltage regulators, as power management devices should adjust to modern technological and industrial trends. To increase the current capability with a minimum standby quiescent current under small-signal operation, the proposed work has a switching circuit acting as an ON and OFF switch. To reduce the dropout a course regulator and loop filter is added and circuit is enhanced for maximum reduced dropout. As a result, the efficiency gets increased.
Internet of Things, Low Dropout Regulators, Error Amplifier