> With some circuits the frequency can be stretched much > more but there will be problems Yes, I thought that getting a crystal too far off-centre might cause start-up troubles with a micro. Even if you could bend it like Beckham once it's running, it wouldn't do you any good practically -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu