> -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Andrew Mayo > Sent: Sunday, January 04, 1998 17:48 > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: PIC versus AVR > > > I don't know - though I note the suggestion elsewhere to put a > magnifying glass over the top of the chip (hmm, does ordinary optical > glass actually bend UV light?). Yes, although because UV is of shorter wavelength than visible light, th e focal point will I think be closer, therefore you have to adjust your focus a little to ensure you cover the whole piece of silicon. TTYL