> Is there an optimum value for the decoupling, say 0.1 uF? or > is it more the better? Custom is some non-elco, .1uF ceramic or the like for the HF needs of the uC itself. Add an elco when less HF variations are expected (10..1000uF will do in most cases, maybe more - or better: other measures - when relais, motors or LED displays are used). Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.