> I'm working with an LCD display which requires a 15.3V - 19.3V LCD > supply voltage. I have 3.3V available. Is the standard way of doing > this to knock up a boost switcher or is there some more clever > approach I haven't thought of? A voltage multiplier maybe? Hi Zik, The losses of a voltage multiplier are significant if you only have 3.3 volts - I'd suggest a switching regulator approach. Cheerful regards, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist