Thanks to David Tweed's index of CircuitCellar articles, I located references to Brian Kenner's publication on the topic. http://www.sss-mag.com/pdf/maxej22.pdf page 8 Same stuff as an app note. http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/647 Should get you started. Robert -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu