> In the end, we found out it was due to a wrong cap used > with TL431 The TL431 is not a component I've used before so I appreciate that sort of pointer I've just been reading this (kind of echoes the LDO + ceramics thread) http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/regulators2_impedance2_e.html -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist