At 11:46 AM 9/25/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I am trying to consolidate a design I have by eliminating an external
>modem and replacing it with a Modem IC on the PCB.  I have used Cermetek
>modem ICs and they are very easy to work with and very little support
>circuitry is needed.  However they are costly (at least $100) for a 14400.
>Does anyone here know of some Modem IC manufacturers or have used modem
>ICs in their projects?  A recommendation of where to look or parts to
>research would be great.
Try Zilog in austin Texas.  You may find yourself programming a little in
Z80 since it comes along with the modem, but they aim at the same price
conscious engineers as PICs do.

Ask for Suresh Cheemalavagu their chief engineer for modem/controller ICs
at 512 707-7751, and tell them John Griessen sent you.