> Probably so, but even Microchip suggest something like.... > > bsf portb, clock_bit > nop > bcf portb, clock_bit The minimum pulse length depends on the external circuit. If the PIC output is driving a single 74HC input via a reasonably short wire on the same board (like into the clock input of a flip-flop), then 200nS is plenty. More capacitance requires a longer pulse to compensate for the slower rise time. ******************************************************************** Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.