>  I have a problem with the generic recommendation of optocouplers.
>
>  They are appropriate where the two circuits are isolated.  If however,
>you are using them with one common line to both input and output as I
>have seen in some suggestions, as a glorified transistor, then you have
>misunderstood the problem and are bound to be disappointed.
>
>  There are other, more effective ways to slow down the response of a
>circuit!


Paul -
can you explain your answer for the non EE's amongst us?

Annie