So now I have what I need as far as parts and sourcing. I think I'll settle on the MH88612 from Mitel as the SLIC. I'm also going to get a couple of MT8808 8x8 crosspoint switches. Both of these are available from Electrosonic here in Ontario. MH88612 $16.87CDN MT8808 $10.73CDN Now, as I understand it, I would use the SLIC chips at the CO side of things. Would this be correct?? Or is there another interface chip that I may need?? John Mullan ------------------------------------- Over the past week, I have been designing my own PBX, with capability for 16 lines and 4 trunks. I looked at all design options I had available to me for Have a look at http://www.mitelsemi.com Also, Teltone's (http://www.teltone.com) dial pulse counter ICs and progress - Keelan Lightfoot