> Appears Microchip are planning a new 40/44-pin Flash PIC the
> 16F59. The programming specifications are on the microchip
> web site.
>
> http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41243A.pdf

Doesn't appear in the Future Products list on the latest CD ????

> Interestingly this is the first 12-bit core PIC available in a 40-pin
> package. The pin out does not match any current 40-pin footprint,
> this one is totally unique. The memory size is 2k words, no data
> EEPROM.

That pin-out is very strange, as you say, doesn't fit with their 40-pin
standard. The pairs of Vss and Vcc make a cross, which could be
a pain (vis-a-vis unnecessary routing or wiring) on a single-sided
board, not like the standard.

Odd that T0CKI has been isolated, Scenix-style. Also, like the SX,
- small memory, 12-bit core, digital I/O only, no EEPROM. Hmmm

> My guess is this is going to be the lowest cost 40-pin PIC. I
> cannot see any other rationale for it. A few people here may be
> interested in it on that basis

Although they've not made any comments about functions other
than simple I/O for pins. It'd have to be a fairly basic application
unless they are going after high-speed Scenixes.........

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