On Fri, 27 Mar 1998 16:51:26 +1200, you wrote:

>Our organisation has used Philips 8XC552 processors in the past.  We
>have a few projects which require small pin count low power
>microcomputers.  Namely an RS485 networkable Stepper powered syringe
>driver and also some animal ear tag stuff.  My boss expressed some
>concern about going to PICs.
Concerns over what ?
>Are there any better alternatives? 
It obviously all depends on the application, but I've been using PICs
in a wide variety of applications over several years simply because
they were the best for the job. Always readily available (unlike many
other mfrs.), pretty indestructible, good EMC performance, and most
important of all CHEAP! 
For low pin-count, the 12C50x and the new 12C67x  are absolutely
unbeatable value for money.

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