At 05:40 PM 8/5/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Are you suggesting additional diodes at the outputs of the regulators? Nope, just that you don't decide to leave out the two at the inputs. >You've >brought up another thought -- with parallel voltage regulators, I know a >small resistance (< 1 ohm) is usually required, but would this be the case >for parallel current sources? Nope. It's analogous to series voltage source, you don't need to do anything special, just maintain enough voltage across them for them to regulate and Robert's your uncle. Sounds like a plan! Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com ->> Inexpensive test equipment & parts http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZspeff -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist