On Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:34:55 -0000, you wrote:

>>>It's designed for 1.8-5.5 Vin operation but will start on 0.8V in.
>>
>>I have seen a chip recently that claimed to start on 0.65V IIRC.
>>Also apparently Microchip have a similar boost converter that is
>>due to be announced imminently.
>
>If you want something that starts at low voltage, try this device ...
>
>http://www.linear.com/pc/productDetail.jsp?navId=H0,C1,C1003,C1042,C1031,C1060,P90287

Texas do some that start at 0.3V
http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/tps61202.html


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