>=20 > > Any suggestions or alternatives would be most welcome >=20 > Use an LF PIC. They'll work down to 2V, but check specs > to see if operating frequency 3V and under is high enough > for your project >=20 Unfortunately, that is not an option since I have an IR decoder that requires 5V. =20 Why don't they make 5V (or 2.5 V) batteries, with so many devices using 5V logic? Alex -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu