Hitachi 16-bit H8/300H series. H8/3048 is a good device. 128Kbytes ROM, 4Kbytes RAM, 18MHz clock, 16Mbyte linear address space, DRAM refresh controller, DMA controller, etc. Also available in flash version H8/3048F. The Development Kit goes for only US$98. Check it out at http://www.halsp.hitachi.com Or subscribe to the H8-LIST at http://www.smiling.net Regards, Peter Tiang > Hi Piclisters > Im thinking of migrating towards a 16 bit microcontroller, possibly > with a uart, a/d etc. Does anyone know of any good contenders? > Thanks > Justin >