I'm using one for 9 AAA-ish cordless phone NiCd's and a droping diode to run a pair of 12V computor speakers for a MP3 player.
It works!
Not only does it work, the "stereo" was actually the 70ma load I mentioned first, when the 7AH battery overcharged! I wonder if anyone would have the slightest interest in some of these strange little projects I do?
I never had any problems with a solar/battery setup just using the chip. No caps.
I do overly heat sink them, just in case.
Mouser now lists them as a stock item, but I doubt it.
I usually have to get them through 'unusual channels'.
Do you have an email address you wouldn't mind posting?
Yes. All the neighbors think I'm crazy.
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