In my kit business we are rapidly using general microcontrollers for alot
of kits.

Currently in Hong Kong the PIC16F84A-04/P cost me $US1.92 in lots of
several 100 while the Atmel AT89C2051-24PC costs me $US0.63 and
AT90S1200-12PC are $US1.26.

Consequently, in my current projects I am telling former PIC developers
that I want an Atmel uC. If they cannot do it, sorry.

Why are general PIC uC's so expensive?


regards,

Peter Crowcroft
            DIY Electronics (HK) Ltd
      PO Box 88458, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Voice: 852-2720 0255,  6273 2049(m)   Fax: 852-2725 0610
Web:  http://kitsrus.com     Email: peter@kitsrus.com
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