> > > Any suggestions or alternatives would be most welcome
> >
> > 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
> >
>
> Unfortunately, that is not an option since I have an IR decoder that
> requires 5V.
>
> Why don't they make 5V (or 2.5 V) batteries, with so many devices using
> 5V logic?

        Chemistry. A lithium cell outputs 3V, there is no way around it. Same as an
alkaline cell outputs 1.5V and a NiCD cell outputs 1.2V. There is no way
around it. TTYL

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