Just a guess but port b is just digital while different functions such
as a/d on port a. Simpler code, and same code can be used on several
chips without modification.

Keith Christopher wrote:
>
> How come most people use port B _vs_ porta on the pic
> chips for i/o ?
>
> Keith
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