2006/5/6, fred jones : > > Hi, > I've got your solution but it's going to cost you dearly. Go check out > this > URL: > > http://www.robotparts.com.au/dimension.htm > > This is a drop in replacement for a 78XX regulator that is a switcher in > one > component. It should just drop in and take care of your problem but they > are quite a bit costlier. Maybe it's better than trashing 1000 boards > though. > Good luck, > FJ Although the solution was proposed previous postings but thanks anyway. The cost of pin-to-pin matched switcher alternative of 7805's cost is nearly the price of one pcb board :( -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist