It controls , example the regulator controls the fans speed.
In electronics it simply means a way to control either voltage and/or current there are mechanical regulators not related to electronics
it all depends on the kind of regulator, like its use. For electronics, a regulator limits the amount of power going to the object
regulator (an air-tool accessory)
The determination of whether a zener shunt regulator is better than a zener series regulator depends on the specific design requirements of the circuit. Each approach has its pros and cons. Primary...