On Apr 11, 2006, at 6:42 PM, Jinx wrote:

>
> 5V - 72V i/p linear regulator, 300mA o/p
>
> It, or something like it, sounds ideal for the application.
> I need several supplies from an 8V - 30V i/p.

I'm not sure I understand the point.  You still have power
dissipation limits that are the first thing you'll run into.
They're probably aimed at things needed <50mA of standby power.

BillW
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