Do all ICs need regulated voltage?IC data sheet tutorial

Nice graph although the title should say "Voltage" not "Capacity"

"The majority of IC's need a stable powersource to function properly.

I think that context was about regulated wall wart type supplies. Batteries are stable over the short term, it is just the long term where they drop off. Batteries are like us they are always going to die, it is best to make sure they do it with dignity.