Jim robertson <newfound@PIPELINE.COM.AU> posted:

>Microchip have publish a revised programming specification for all 12-Bit
>core parts. These include all 16C5x and 12C50x parts. The new programming
>specification increases the over-programming pulse count from x3 to x11.
>(Yes the parts take twice as long to program!)  The maximum retry count has
>been reduced from 25 attempts to 8 attempts.
>
>Microchip have asked that the revision be implemented immediately as it is
>possible that 12-Bit core parts will not achieve long term stability if
>programmed with the old programming specification.
>

        Where did this come from Jim? Can you offer a Microchip link with
further info? I can't seem to find any info on Microchip's site to back up
what you say. In fact, the latest programming spec for the 12C family
(30557c.pdf on the site for download) says 25 times max, and 3X overprogram.
        Trying to scare everyone that owns a programmer? Microchip - if
you're listening, could you clarify? Thanks,

        Jim