Julian Fine wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> Beware of cheaper pic's. We burnt our fingers badly when we were offered the
> 12C509A as a cheaper 12C509, Only problem is the 12C509A DOES NOT WORK.
>          Julian Fine
>    Eagle Wireless Security
> http://www.eagle-wireless.co.za

This is interesting. Usually the silicon shrink/bugfix 
parts (suffix A,B,C etc) are better (apart from slightly 
cheaper) than the original. 

What exactly went wrong? We use the 12C508, so a problem 
introduced into the A part is of importance to us.

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