From: TTman on

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>>>>>>>> ... Will a separate fet be a cheaper solution ?
>>>>>>> YAW (you are welcome) :-)
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>> Did you see the TPS40200D 8-SOIC
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>> http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=296-21153-5-ND
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>> http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/tps40200.html
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>> Semtech makes some inexpensive controllers as well.
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> Well, yeah, with an external FET there are tons of chips.
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> --
> Regards, Joerg

Yes I know maxim sourcing can be a real PITA.... I did say ext fet was ok...
I'll check out those parts above, thx.