Try the Maxim web site. Like the MAX232 they also make a MAX485. The RS485 protocol allows for multiple nodes on the one bus, a bit like the old 10BASE2 or coax ethernet. It is common in industrial applications that use PLC and the likes. Very handy. Try http://www.maxim-ic.com and search for max485, you will find lots there. Mark ---------------------------------------------------- Mark Thorley Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?body=SET%20PICList%20DIGEST