Hi!

> simple, easy to use, DIP chip, take a look at the ADP1111--I've used it

Brendan, you hit the target, this was what I was looking for, I'm not an 
expert on regulators neither:

    -. Very Few External Components Required
    -. Low Battery Detector
    -. 8-Pin DIP or SO-8 Package

among others :-)

Many thanks!

Cheers,
Diego.
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