For pads and the like, Bourns make some, and MillMax for the spring loaded pins. Inductive coupling for power transfer check out a company called "powercasting", they were showing at CES. Also look at an article in EDN from July 5, 2007 "power with no strings attached" These might give you some ideas into solving this particular problem --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist