> Perhaps an LCD backlight transformer/inverter. There are also the 'tennis racket' style HV electronic fly swatters which have a little potted inverter to make several 1000 V from a 1.5V battery For that matter, the flash unit in a disposable camera outputs 250 - 300V Voltage doesn't seem to be an issue, getting wattage from a small device might be. Perhaps a ferrite toroid, as found in SMPS Joe ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5646 / Virus Database: 4281/9054 - Release Date: 02/04/15 --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .