On Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:03:03 -0700, you wrote: >I'm looking for a switching regulator chip. Something inexpensive like >the MC34063, but not limited to 100 KHz because I need to reduce the >physical size of my layout, especially the inductor. Not having to use a >current sense resistor would be nice too. > >The basic operating parameters will be 8V in, 3.3V out, at 1 amp. > >It doesn't have to be as cheap as the 34063, three times as much (US >prices) would be OK if the rest of it were fantastic. AOZ1051 (Digikey), no diode needed, cheap ceramic caps, small inductor.=20 That;s a 3A part - may be some others in the series that are cheaper for yo= ur power requirement. >Any suggestions? > >Thanks, > >Bob > >--=20 >http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .