If I recall right Microchip did not invent the PIC processor. It was
available from
Intersil before there was a Microchip. the 16x54 series was available in
MOS technology and used in many early cable TV boxes.

I assume that Microchip has legal use of the design and am not
suggesting any wrong doing by Microchip whatever.

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