actually, http://www.maxim-ic.com I use them fairly frequently; they have a wide input range and source 250 mA. e >You could use a low drop out regulator from Maxim part number Max667. This >has a nice feature that can tell the pic when the battery is too low. Two >of these chips can be obtained for free as samples if you want. Just connect >to their web site. I think it is www.maxim.com. >-----Original Message----- >From: RHS Linux User >To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU >Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 6:12 AM >Subject: Re: 12c508 fed by 9V battery > > >>On Thu, 16 Jul 1998, Leo van Loon wrote: >> >>> I am producing an electronic dice with a PIC12C508 as a kit for children. >>> For simplicity I must use a 9V block battery, but the PIC does not like >9V. >>> How can I reduce 9V to 5V with a minimum of components? >> >> LM2931Z-5.0 -- a low-dropout voltage regulator specifically made for >>battery-powered applications. (National Semiconductor, if the 'LM' wasn't >>a dead giveaway) >> >> --Crow >> >>/**/ >> ------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric Fixler v:1-415/826-8650 fix@outerband.org f:1-415/642-0565 www.outerband.org ------------------------------------------------------------------