Hi all!

I'm looking for a device programmer that's relatively inexpensive,
but more importantly, that does and will continue to support any and
all PIC microcontrollers.  I'm particularly interested in the PICs
that are supposedly coming out 4th quarter of this year.  I've heard
good things about Needham's programmers and have visited their web
site but I always find it more beneficial to consult those
in-the-know... namely, everyone on this list.  I was impressed with
their EMP-30 programmer and was wondering if anyone owns or has
used one.  I noticed that while the EMP-30 supports quite a few of
the PIC micro line, there are some parts that it does not.  Is this
because certain PICs are grouped by family and so simply referred to
by one general part number or are they simply not supported?  Any
information would be most appreciated.

Thanks!!!


Dan Ellefson
Sundstrand Aerospace
ellefson@mwci.net