> Denny Esterline wrote:
>
>>>>I just thought I'd let the group know that I'm auctioning
>>>>off a handfull of 16F84A's. Starting price just $3.00 and
>>>>shipping just $2 for any quantity.
>>>
>>>IMHO not a very good price, considering that you can get
>>>a 16F628A for less. Unless one specifically needs a 16F84A
>>>of course.
>>>
>>>Wouter van Ooijen
>
>
> There were Olin's posts:
>
> "Re: [PIC]: newbie question - multiple timers on a 16f84?"
>
>
>>What you need is to ditch the 16F84.  The 16F628 does more,
>>costs less, and is pin compatible...
>
>
> "Re: PIC to PIC communication"
>
>
>>If this is a one off and you just want to get it done, ditch
>>the 16F84s, replace them with 16F628 (more features, lower
>>price, pin compatible),...
>

Mike Singer wrote:
> I wonder why 16F628 is most often mentioned as the best choice
> for replacing 16F84?
>
> Why not 16F72? Costs even less than 16F628, more I/O pins.
> Does this pin compatibility really matter?

Probably because pin compatability makes it easier for newbies
that have hardware skills matching the software skills! :-)
David...
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