>Currently, I use xtals that are about 20ppm (and use software >cal) but haven't had any information back regarding the cost >differential between the <5ppm and 20ppm xtals - do you think >the cost would be prohibitive? I suspect you would be better off doing a software calibration using Roman Blacks "exact second" method. Don't have a pointer to it, and never used it, but those here who have tried it claim it to be excellent. Not sure why it hasn't been mentioned already. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu