Maybe the Microchip TC1015 would be an option. Some $.30 and 50uA.

    Mark Jordan


Forrest W Christian wrote:
> I use a LM2936 (TO-92) and a LM2937 (TO-220) but like you said, more 
> than you want.
>
> In reviewing my list of commonly used and relatively inexpensive parts 
> (aka the jameco catalog), I came up with the following:
>
> LP2950 - 100mA 5V TO-92.  $.50 in qty.  75uA Quiescent
>
> You can also search the national semiconductor catalog at 
> http://www.national.com/cat/index.cgi?i=i//232
>
> If you click on show all columns at the top, you'll get quiescent 
> current as a search option, along with $1k pricing.
>
>
>
>
> Vitaliy wrote:
>   
>> We're designing a device that is powered from the car battery, that must be 
>> able to enter low power "sleep" mode. Unfortunately, the 78M05 has a 
>> quiescent current of 3mA (too high for this application).
>>
>> There are regulators that meet this requirement, but they are considerably 
>> more expensive. Are there any alternatives in the same price range as the 
>> 78M05?
>>
>> Vitaliy 
>>   
>>     
>
>   

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