At 08:49 AM 2/26/02 +1300, you wrote: >Hi. >I'm looking for a buffer/line driver that i can use to interface a PIC to >some 12vdc CMOS (14000 series) logic. It needs to be able to read and >write from/to the same 4 CMOS i/o lines. Only a single output enable >is needed. The state will change on the order of hours so speed isn't >much of an issue. Preferably all in a single DIP package. Hey, have I got the chip for *you*! http://www-s.ti.com/sc/ds/cd40109b.pdf No external parts, one 16-pin DIP and reasonably fast. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com 9/11 United we Stand -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu