Circuit Diagram of Photocell Power Supply (MAX630)

This Circuit Diagram of Photocell Power Supply (MAX630) delivers either 4.8 or 7.2 V regulated at 15 mA with a 3-V input from a bank of photocells. R1 should be 453 k? for a 7.2-V output and 274 k? for a 4.8-Vdc output. Regulator efficiency is around 70%. This should be considered when selecting suitable solar cells.

Circuit Diagram of Photocell Power Supply (MAX630)