There's extra information here (AN607, 253kB) about oscillator start-up times. No specific mention is made of differences between the three you mention, although if the 1024 Tosc applies to you then the 12MHz option would appear to start sooner. The lower limit seems to be set by OST and POR, but I haven't digested all the information yet http://www.microchip.com/1000/suppdoc/appnote/category/listing/945/index.htm -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body