Captain.J wrote:
>> Dan,
>> I did not want to use a Low Dropout regulator due to the
>> loss of voltage.  I have not looked in a couple of years,
>> but I think the best on the market still takes away 1.1 VDC
>
>I use either the Seiko S81250 or the Nat Semi LP2951.
>Both have a dropout between 0.04V and 0.350V (depending
>on load), up to 12V input and quiescent current around 50 -
>70uA. Easy to get, cheap, good for battery supplies like 6V
>gel cells
>

Giles,

Also check the LM2936 - dropout volt ~0.2v and 9uA quiesecent
current - great for low-power systems.

- dan
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