For:

5. Through hole mounting

Read:

5. Hand solderable by an old man who drinks too much coffee.

Also, for

 6: Reasonable cost: In 100's total cost of circuit, including switcher, 
inductor, cap(s), diode under $2.00 if possible

Read:

 6: Reasonable cost: In 100's total cost of circuit, including switcher, 
inductor, cap(s), diode under $4.00 if possible


Does that help open up the possibilities??

-- Bob Ammerman

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