= Regulator (automatic control)
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In the context of automatic control systems, a **regulator** is a device or mechanism that automatically adjusts the output of a system to maintain its desired state or performance when subjected to external disturbances or variations in input. The primary goal of a regulator is to ensure that the system operates at a setpoint, which is a predetermined value for a specific parameter, such as temperature, pressure, speed, or position.
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