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Default Boost converter for battery widget

Hi,
Look at the following link:
http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/MAX1759.pdf

I'm giong to use it for my supercapacitor powerd torch gadget .... if I can
get hold of it ...

Cheers
Dusan


"Richard H." wrote in message
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To step-up a single-cell 1.5v battery to ~3.3v, is there a better option
than using a boost regulator like an LM2623?
(http://www.national.com/ds.cgi/LM/LM2623.pdf)

I'm trying to hack out power options for a simple battery-operated LED
gizmo, and it's turning out more complex than the gadget itself.

BTW, load is 1mA to ~100mA depending on LED duty cycle, with a lot of
"off" time. (The power needs to stay on, but the microcontroller will be
quiescent - I'm not sure that a simple transistor+inductor scheme will
give much battery life.)

Thanks!
Richard