One other difference: RA4 does not have a protection diode to Vcc. This can
be a problem or a help:

It is a problem if you have a nasty spike come in the port.

It is a help if you have a signal on that port that normally goes above Vcc
(up to a chip-specific voltage -- see the data sheet).

Bob Ammerman
RAm Systems

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