Would a 1N4001 be adequate? -marc On 10/5/03 19:23, "Dave VanHorn" wrote: >>> I would also consider a diode for a discharge path (see later in the >> data sheet) > > Absolutely. > Diodes are very cheap, compared to time lost in a failed supply. > It doesn't take much output C to kill the reg if there's ever a short on > the input side. > > I'd do input and output LEDs, same reason. > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > -------------------------------------------------- Marc Nicholas Geekythings Inc. C/416.543.4896 UNIX, Database, Security and Networking Consulting -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body