Uusually done with multi-tap with centre-tap ground, with two diodes per multi-tap instead of bridge. I seem to remember the transformer needs to be considerably bigger to avoid a dip on one bus causing a dip on the others. Which is why it is rarely seen except where linear regulation is needed for other reasons. --=20 James Cameron http://quozl.netrek.org/ --=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 .