[NTLK] USB 5V to 7.5 V switching regulator circuit?

[Jim Witte]

Hi,

	Would it be possible to manage to get the 7.5V 1.2A the Newton needs from a USB cable using a step-up regulator?  I remember seeing one message about a year ago I think saying that the Newton is quite sensitive to the over-voltage/over-current, so there really is no good replacement circuit for the Apple power supply - at least no for cheaper than the supply itself.  I did find this:

http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/press-release/LTC3458%20Final%20Rel%202-22-05.pdf

1.4A, 1.5MHz Synchronous Step-Up DC/DC Converter with Output Disconnect

input: 1.5V - 6V
output: 0(?) - 7.5V, 1.4A

Although it does say 700mA at 7V from a 5V input, which I presume is it’s absolute limit?

Jim