I don't suppose you could also pass along the part number and source for the step up regulator you are talking about? On Sat, Aug 09, 2003 at 09:50:38PM -0500, Mike Hord wrote: > Another option, right now I'm using a step-up regulator to take 2 AA > cells and provide a stable 3.3 V from .6V to 3 V. The PIC will work > regardless > of the input voltage, and can also always monitor the batteries. The data > sheet claims 80% efficiency...I can look up the part number if you like. > > Mike H. -- sabachka-piclist@oddmagic.net The trouble with computers is that they do what you tell them, not what you want. -- D. Cohen -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads