There are long traces (over 2 inches) on the PICDEM2 running from the processor sockets to the external xtal position. The traces for Tx/Rx run parallel to and in close proximity to the xtal traces. I think that the clock signal may be getting messed up by these long traces. Assuming you are using the internal clock of the ICE, I would cut the traces that run to the external crystal position and see if that helps. Hope this helps, Paul > I work with Mplab-ICE and Picdem-2. > > I have no problems in TX/RX with hardware usart at 9600bps and > Fosc=4Mhz, but it does not work when I try with 57600bps and Fosc=40Mhz. > > Anyone knows why? > > Thanks, > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics