At 10:10 AM 11/9/02 -0500, you wrote:
>If I use a transistor I'll have to add a resistor.  Anyone know of any
>transistors (in a SMD package) that don't require a resistor between the
>PIC and it's base?

Yes, you could use a MOSFET or there are so-called "digital transistors"
that include base resistors or a resistor from the to emitter and
another from the base to the "base" lead. Check Panasonic, Rohm etc.
If you're in the USofA or Canada, Digikey carries the Panasonic ones.

Best regards,

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