In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, Coriolis wrote:

William, you are correct that a linear regulator will consume a appreciable amount of current, but switching regulators can consume much less power (in the uA) though some require a minimum load by placing a 10k? resistor between its output and ground to keep the output from oscillating.

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