M.L. 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 > > There are many that meet that requirement, however; I'm sure you have > a few other requirements such as output current, input voltage, > package type. I wish they were many! :) Or maybe I just need to check my vision... I said "78M05", but I guess I should have been more specific regarding current rating. 500 mA would be great, but basically anything above ~200 mA should work. The maximum input voltage is ~20V. Vitalij -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist