Mauricio Jancic wrote:
>             Now, I *think* I can make a SMPS and that would be better
> than the linear regulators, but I would like to hear you opinions
> about it.

Sure sounds like it.

> * Olin, on his quick proto, uses a 10F to generate de 5.5V and then an
> LDO to get the 5V. Why did he (you, if you are reading) use the LDO?
> * Can't you just use the 10F??

You mean just use the buck regulator directly?  Yes, you can if you just
want to run a PIC.  I used an additional LDO for better accuracy, less
noise, and better transient response.  I figured some applications will use
the PIC A/Ds, and with a good clean and accurate 5V supply you can get away
without a separate A/D reference voltage much of the time.


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