Dwayne Reid wrote:
> I'm using an oldy but goody in one of my current projects: National 
> Semiconductor LM2623.  Starts at 1.1V, runs from 0.8V through 14V, 
> internal switch is good for better than 2A, tiny 4.7uH inductor.  I'm 
> powering it with 2x 1650 mAH NiMh prismatic cells (in series) with 
> excellent results.

I had found a few LM26xx suggestions but I have to 'recover' the
sessions in my browser so I can bookmark them (I use Firefox and
have session saver).

> I spent a lot of time trying to find something better but cheaper and 
> gave up.  At the time the project was started (couple of years ago), 
> the MAX756 was hard to get hold of or I might have considered it.

I'll look into that, thanks.

> And: Yes - there are many relays available with 3 Vdc coils.  Aromat 
> (NAIS) JS1 and DS2E / DS4E come to mind but there are plenty others.

Excellent

> PS - Posting your list of links with info regarding low voltage SMPS 
> would be a great thing for you to do.  I'd sure appreciate it.

Dang, session saver didn't save them. I'll have to go looking for
them again. I had at least three that I liked.

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