> > :) > seriously, I have to ask if 48V is "safe" in Italy. > And, moreover, that can't definitely work with my current LDOs in place. > Is it really that difficult (space constraints?) to add an additional tiny board with switcher that drops those 48V to the level that Your boards are designed for? Your LDO will even filter away the excess ripple so switcher can be very simple. -- KPL -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist