Hi,

> Well, I HAVE a load-resistor between +5V and GND (10K Ohm)  But it's kind
> of slow to power all the way down still!  I'm afraid to go to a lower value
> because everything runs through a +5VDC regulator (MAX is probably .5A).
> If I do the Maxim thing, do you think that should be the end of it?  I
> don't like the idea of my power not dropping to 0 even if my processor
> resets!

Use smaller Caps and higher impedance input circuits.

Some of the internal periferals require Vcc to go to zero, reset
is not enough to clear some persistent latchup conditions in some
silicon versions, check the errata.

Cheers
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