> Is it true that the MCLR cannot be used for reset if the LVP > fuse is set ? No > Also, is there any benefit to using a reset chip Depends a lot on how your power turns on, what excursions it might make during operation, and whether you care a bout random eeprom writes (and flash??) during shut-down. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu