Hi,
I'm trying to build a handheld gaming device using a PIC16F887 with an LCD screen.
Although the PIC will run at lower voltages the LCD requires 5V.
I want to power the device with a maximum of 4AAA batteries which will provice a voltage of between 4.8V and 6V. I am quite happy to reduce the number of batteries...
I'm looking for a voltage regulator that will provide me with a constant output voltage of 5V with an input voltage ranging from 4.8V to 6V (possibly lower depending on the regulator).
The greatest current draw will be the LCD backlight which draws 200mA.
Unfortunately I am unable to solder surface mount components so I really require something with a DIP package or similar.
Can anyone suggest a solution??
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
gareth