Colin wrote:
>I'm guessing that lots of folks use 8 bit shift registers to get data into
>and out of PICs.  So I was just wondering what are the most popular para
>in/ser out and ser in/para out devices.

I use 74HC589 (P->S) and 74HC595 (S->P) for logic levels.
The UCN5821 (low side) and UCN5891 (high side) drivers are
great for driving relays and higher current LED's,etc too.
David...
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