I don't require ns response time. The applications are more for control (on/off) as opposed to high-speed communications. As long as it can switch 24V @ approx. 250 mA (minimum) with relatively decent response time (faster then a mechanical relay), then it should suffice. Regards, Sebastian > -----Original Message----- > From: Graham North [SMTP:graham.north@LANDINST.COM] > Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 10:06 AM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: PIC i/o interface controller > > It depends what speed you are looking for. > > Opto-isolators are much faster than solid state relays! > > GRAHAM > >