Hi,

    I've just noted that the last batch of PICs I bought (16f84 and 16f877)
were of the 04/P type. I've been running the F84 at 8 Mhz and the F877 at
20Mhz without any problems, they don't seem to be overheating.

    What's the physical difference between de 4Mhz and the 10 or 20Mhz
versions and do I risk damaging them if they are run overclocked for long
periods ?

    Also, has anyone been able to modify the F877's  SSPSTAT<7,6> bits also
known as SMP and CKE  ? I'm using MPLAB 5.00 and the simulator refuses to
change these bits (banking is ok).

Thanks,

Tobie