Mark Walsh wrote:
> 

> The only gotcha's with the LT parts are using good coils and Schottky
> diodes.  Otherwise, they are pretty straightforward.
> 
> Mark Walsh

Another is that the schottky's have to be rated @ 
at least 3X max current (as per spec sheet). 15A 
schottky's are not cheap, and come in TO220 only.

BTW, New Japan Radio makes a switcher in a SO8 
package with a 1.5A switch built-in. The price 
is around US$0.60. Try to buy a Linear part for 
that price...

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