> http://www.finitesite.com/d3jsys/16F628.html

Thank you for your help. I did read this and take your page to heart.
Currently, I'm waiting to confirm my registration for
samples.microchip.com so I can then order the chips your web page above
talks about as samples.

>
> Right now I'm thinking that for the 18 pin package that the 16F88 is as good
> as it gets. 4K memory, self programmable, A/D, CCP/PWM, comparators, multiple
> timers, hardware USART, Syncronous Serial Port, 368 bytes of RAM, and nanowatt
> technology (which can add up to an additional 3 I/O pins) puts a premium
> power package in a price point that is cheaper than the 16F84A.
>

I'm ordering one as part of the samples. I already have 2 16F877s and a
16F877A is on order. I haven't noticed any tutorials online for the
16F877. I have a Richard Benson's Easy PIC'n book, my plan has been to
follow the lessons in the book and then experiment with other chips as
well. I'm new to electronics.


> But it illustrates the "simulate in software" attitude with almost everything
> related to the 16F84. The newer chips have hardware to handle tasks like
> Syncronous and Async serial, PWM, timing capture, A/D, and the like. And
> trust me once you get beyond the most simple intro projects, each of these
> tools have a place in your toolkit.
>

Thanks again for your help! I didn't know that Microchip offers samples,
and I just placed an order.



> Just some additional information.
>
> BAJ
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