Quote Originally Posted by NavMicroSystems
How about the MAX 710/711?

ok, it requires a little more space plus an external schottky, but it's efficiency is better.
Thanks Ralph,

The only failure in it is .... only SMD available !!! I'm looking for through hole components ... ( I sometimes use the copper side also... but do not like it too much ... )

I'll try to get some from Maxim's ...

Alain