----- Original Message ----- From: "Adi Linden" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 6:14 AM Subject: Re: [PIC}: 12f675 - using MCLR as GP3 with internal osc? > > >I am trying to figure out the 12f675 datasheet in regards to using the > > >MCLR pin as GPIO on a 12f675. > > > > > >If I understand correctly, the MCLRE bit in the config register allows one > > >to turn MCLR into GP3. But then note 5 says: > > > > > > When MCLR is asserted in INTOSC or RC mode, the internal > > > clock oscillator is disabled. > > > > > >So does this mean I can use MCLR as GP3 only in ext. oscilaltor mode? If > > >so it wouldn't be possible to have a 12f675 configured for 6 i/o ports... > > > > If you have configured pin 4 into GPIO3, then it is not MCLR anymore and > > has no effect on the internal oscillator. > > Perhaps this is a really dumb question, by why would this be a footnote to > the MCLRE bit description? The Microchip datasheet didn't make sense, but > this explanation does. > > Thanks, > Adi > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body