> What I need is a regulator that gives me 5 volts out for 4 to 6 volts > in. Output current less than 300 mA. When it's off, output needs to be > off and input drain no more than a few tens of microamps. >=20 > The MAX710 has a boost regulator followed by a linear low dropout > regulator. For my purposes it has been more efficient and no more > expensive than a SEPIC converter when you consider the extra inductor or > clever transformer plus extra capacitor. >=20 > I'm open for two-chip ideas, too. >=20 > If anyone has found a good solution, "I'm all ears". >=20 > Thanks. >=20 > Bob >=20 If you can switch from 5V logic to 3.3V or 3V logic you only need an LDO wi= th=20 low shut down current.=20 /Ruben =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Ruben J=F6nsson AB Liros Electronic Box 9124, 200 39 Malm=F6, Sweden TEL INT +46 40142078 FAX INT +46 40947388 ruben@pp.sbbs.se =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .