| ??? 09/03/02 14:11 Read: times |
#28446 - RE: Using 5V controller and IC\'s at 6V |
"linear regulator like this can burn energy that you could save for your device. A switcher is ideal in these systems."
Absolutely. A switcher also has the advantage that it can be designed to step down the battery voltage when it's >5V, and also step it up when it's <5V |



