I've done this (in a non-PIC circuit, but the same sort of thing) using a
P-MOSFET with the gate tied high with a high-value resistor.  PIC sets the
pin LOW to keep power on, sets the pin as input (hi-Z) to turn off.

Dale
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On Sat, 10 Aug 2002, Les Otter wrote:

> Is this a sound design concept, and anyone suggest how to do it better?
> Can't find anything on Google / PIClist Archive or FAQ.
> Thanks in advance for any help.

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