CUI's Switching Regulators hold distinct advantages compared to the industry standard LM78XX series Linear Regulator. As previously highlighted, the switching regulators offer efficiency levels that are far superior. This, in turn, removes the need for a heat sink, making the modules a much more compact solution. The Switching Regulators include protective features that are not available in the LM78XX series Linear Regulators. Additionally, many of CUI's Switching Regulators possess the ability to provide positive or negative output off of a positive voltage rail, allowing the series to address LM79XX applications, further increasing their flexibility.