M.L. ha scritto: > > You could use a 5.6v zener shunt regulator feeding an NPN emitter follower > to get roughly 5 volts out. > A small DC-DC converter is most absolutely not cheap. yeah, the old so-70s way :) I considered it but was thinking of something else. but it's good, thank you! Will I need some high-voltage transistor? I'll check -- Ciao, Dario -- Cyberdyne -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist