Grumpy_Mike:
Yes but I would expect that it takes 60mA no matter how you power it.
I think I understand. At 5V it would be drawing 60 mA (0.3 Watts). at 10V it would be drawing 60 mA (0.6 Watts) and at 12V it would be drawing 60 mA (0.72 Watts). Same current, more wattage. With the additional wattage being dissipated as heat in the regulator?