I use this IC in one of my kits (Kit 75, which is reviewed in the current issue of Electronics Australia along with PICnPoke.) My main buyer has just been told that the 16V71 will be discontinued next year. I can find no mention of this (or any other discontinued possible uC) on microchip website. Does anyone know anything? Thank you, regards, Peter Crowcroft DIY Electronics (HK) Ltd PO Box 88458, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Voice: 852-2720 0255 Fax: 852-2725 0610 Email: peter@kitsrus.com Web: http://kitsrus.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------