> if you just want to be absolutely sure. Many micros sample > 16 or more times per bit and then get a majority decision I meant to say that the 16 samples are part of their in-built USART h/w. In s/w you can sample as many times as you like -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu