Lindy Mayfield wrote: > Is it safe to say then that a ripple or an uneven DC output from an > AC to DC converter is due to the omission of some very cheap and > simple passive components? No. Depending on the voltages, currents, frequencies, size, weight, power dissipation, etc, throwing more passive components at the problem is not a feasible fix. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist