[SOLVED] 3V DC buffer using transistors

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Hi all,

I want to convert 5V (USB) to 3V to power a microcontroller. I generate the 3V using a voltage divider and want to buffer this voltage. So i need a DC buffer.

I know it is possible to implement this using an opamp. But i was wondering what kind of topologies are there based on transistors (BJT's or FET's).

Thank you in advance.
 

You want a low current linear voltage regulator. An LM317 is commonly used for that. A voltage divider from the regulator output to the ADJ pin determines the output voltage.
 

You want a low current linear voltage regulator. An LM317 is commonly used for that. A voltage divider from the regulator output to the ADJ pin determines the output voltage.

Thank you crutschow for your fast reaction. I am sorry i did not mentioned that i also know it is possible to do so using a voltage regulator. But i am really wondering about a transistor based solution.
 

The simplest way is to start with a resistive voltage divider giving about 3.6V, then add an emitter follower to the output.
 
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