Hi, I need to power a uP circuit with 3.3V @ 6mA from a 4700uF capacitor charged to 12V. The circuit has to run until the capacitor discharges. Have tried the Roman Black's SMPS circuits, but could'n go over 50% efficiency at this 6mA current output. Even the Zener diode current is excessive... Any ideas? Low cost and part number is a constrain. Thanks. Mark Jordan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist