At 07:33 AM 6/22/2004 -0700, you wrote: >I need direct control I/O rather than using an I2C or shift register >(already using a 16bit I2C for some other things) for controlling various >FETs and feedbacks. The additional I/O is also being required for future >expansion as well. > >So the F6525 seems like a good choice? I've used the F8520 in a couple of instrument designs recently... really nice having those 80 pins, and the cost is pretty reasonable if the 16Kx16 code memory is enough for you. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.