Though I can't quite see the point, the datasheet from Nat Semi, for the venerable 7805 shows how to turn one into a SMPS. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 2/25/2010 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist