Linear regulator power dissipation calculator

This calculator helps you to compute the power dissipated in a linear voltage regulator based on the input voltage, output voltage, and output load current. This calculator needs at least three inputs to compute results.

Definitions

V_IN & V_OUT: Input,
P_D & I_OUT : Input/Output

FORMULA:

Power dissipation is given by the formula PD = ( VIN - VOUT ) x IOUT To calculate the output current IOUT = PD / ( VIN - VOUT )