Roman Black wrote: > Hi, in messing around I came up with a *really simple* > 2-tran boost circuit that gives 13.3v regulated > output from a regulated 5v input. . . > I think Myke was after something like this for a > cheap PIC programmer etc? If this spec is acceptable > i'll write it up or does it need more current etc?? > -Roman If Myke's programmer is fed with AC, why not use voltage multiplier-rectifier and simplest regulator? Mike. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.