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Re: TL431 noise performance

A zener is used in the reverse breakdown mode.At low currents this is very noisey.The TL431 uses the voltage from a forward biased diode as a reference to drive a shunt transistor.Much quieter.LM385 and LM4050 are some similar parts.


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