On Thu, 10 May 2007 19:32:00 -0400, Timothy J. Weber wrote:
> Richard Prosser wrote:
>> Also a LDO 3V3 linear reg for about 40mA current drain. Input Voltage
>> is about 4.5V. Again - small cheap & available.
>>
>
> I'm using Microchip MCP1702 lately.  Typical quiescent current of 2 uA,
> around $0.40.

Other than a moderately high dropout voltage (at low voltages) that looks
like a really nice part. I've added it to my list of parts to consider for
new designs!

Microchip really needs to improve their low voltage FET process (in
general).

Matt Pobursky
Maximum Performance Systems

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