> > We have been using the PIC16F628-04/P and -20/P for a year in our PIC
> > programmers.
> >
> > Suddenly the lead times for further supply are 8-10 weeks and Mouser
> > Electronics says 'Not recommended for new designs'.
> >
> > The Microchip website is obtuse trying to find out any information about
> > discontinued chips.
> >
> > Can someone tell me
> >
> > - what will replace the 16F628?
>
>       My guess would be the 628A, it's cheaper then the "regular"
> 628 yet has all the same features, so unless you've got some (or
> have a programmer that only supports the 628) I see no reason in
> buying the 628. No doubt the 628A is cheaper for MChip to make
> (probably because it is built on a smaller technology and
> therefore they get more parts per wafer?). TTYL

        Minor correction: the 628A doesn't have the ER mode, so if you REQUIRE that
then yes, there is still a reason to go for the 628. TTYL

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