>        There are also a bunch of peripheral drivers available from
> Allegro.  I've used their 5832 which provides 32 open drain outputs with
> a serial in and out.  The serial out is nice so you can cascade them and
> get as many outputs as you want, using only 3 I/O lines on the PIC.

> Harold

Thanks for the tip (and others that have responded).  Anyone know where
I can get more info on Allegro?  A URL?

Thanks,
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