Quote: Originally Posted by
Alives 
Im planning on using this chip for my -5V but page 10 shows 3 schematics. Which one should I use? something about bootstrapping or not. Heres the link to the schematics:
http://pdfserv.maxim-ic.com/arpdf/MAX774-MAX776.pdf
thanks in advance.
PS I cant get -5V from my power supply as im using a laptop

I would suggest non-bootstraped mode. -5V to ~14V is 19V difference and one pin has a 21V limit. thats close. to close for me to feel safe.
I personally use Digikey.com as my parts source. I perfer the parametric search abilities over mouser.
FYI parametric = sorting and filtering by multiple part spec's simultaniously (i.e. voltage, value, package tolerance, etc.)
Also i had problems finding the 774 in qty less than 1000 so you may want to get a
sample for free from maxim. just make up some $h!t and they'll send a few to you. its worked many a time for me.
PS. I'm EE so hit me up if you have Q's.