Scott Shidel... wrote:
>
> is there any drawback to running a PIC at full steam ahead?  For instance,
> if I have a 20mHz capable processor, is it more prone to erronious
> readings at 20mHz? Or is the main reason for going slower for timing
> delays, as in doing a/d conversions?

The faster it goes, the more current it draws.  In battery-operated projects tha
t don't
need the speed, I use 32kHz Xtals to keep current to a minimum.

Michael

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