Hello,

    We have a portable gadget that uses a PIC16F873 and consumes about
100mA. It could not go to sleep mode. I'm currently using a 9V batery with a
78L05, but the waste of energy is very high. What do you suggest? A
switching regulator I could simply put in place of a 78L05 would be super.

    Thanks,

    Brusque

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