>The TL317CD is the SO8 version of a LM317 regulator. Max 40 V and 100 mA,
>but - I guess it ould run too hot...

Thnks.  I'll check.

>You don't have room to help this little fellow out do you ?;  with a zener
>in series to the input or soething ?

Room?  It's about 1cm square.  A Zener would be possible, but it'll still
be warm.

>Anyway - just look at the size of a SO8 product. Whatever it contains, it
>needs thermal assistance with black aluminium somehow in my opinion. Can you
>fit a cooler on top ?

Cooler?  HA!

Andy

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