>Some time ago (maybe as much as 12 months) I saw an app. note and/or project >desciption, probably in {Electronic Design} that used a Maxim part to create >a small, low-current (50 ma or so) 5V DC power supply directly from the 120V >AC line. There were very few other parts, possibly only a bridge rectifier. > >Does this ring any bells with anyone? Any points to an on-line presence for >Maxim would be most welcome as well. Thanks in advance. > > Harris HV-2405E World-Wide Single Chip Power Supply - Data Sheet from October 1992 (14 pages) App Note AN9217: High Current Off Line Power Supply - App Note from January 1993 (11 pages)