Bob Lunn 08/11/97 05:26 PM > What I'd *really* like to see is a list where they > state which PIC the 'future' chip will be based on. > It took me ages to discover that the 16C77 will be > available in a 'flash' version (16C877). In those cases where the data sheet includes a 'package options' section you'll find a note like "footprint compatible with...". In those cases where the data sheet includes a 'pin diagram' section they seem to assume that you'll compare pinouts and "reverse engineer"! ___Bob