2nd attempt to send this. How do I know if I am going to overdrive a crystal? I am planning on using a 16c54xt with a AT cut 4mhz crystal. The ones I am getting list a drive level of 10uW (fundamental) and 50uW(3rd). Looking at the data sheet on the PIC16C54, I can't find the section that lists how hard the '54 drives crystals or what size series resistor to use in series to limit power to a desired level. Thanks in advance! -------------------------------------------- ( Dave Schmidt DSchmidt Technologies ) ( dschmidt@rain.org Ventura, CA ) --------------------------------------------