This feature of the PIC is documented in the 1994 microchip data book. 13.1 Power-On Reset If Vdd is not at Vdd min in less then 18ms then the chip is not expected to function properly. ************************************************************************ Micheal I. Yano CIMTEK Automation Systems Systems Integrator 2526 Speers Road miy@cimtek.on.ca Oakville, Ontario i1320285@ibmmail.com Canada, L6L 5M2 PROFS: IBMAIL (I1320285) Voice:(905) 847-8811 x22 Fax :(905) 847-8822