Peter Crowcroft wrote:
>
> 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?

Try designing with the 16F627 in mind instead of the 16F84.

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Tony

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