----- Original Message ----- From: "Byron A Jeff" Subject: Re: [pic]-Interface pic16f84a with rs232 > But I could be convinced on the MAX 232. The TI version at digikey is 78 cents > each and 65 cents a pop for 25 of them. That's cheap enough to make it > usable. Keep in mind that the MAX232 needs a handful of caps which the 233 doesn't. I doubt if U.S. proces could make up the difference, but if the OPs 150 units are hand assembled and his ca sources are a little pricey, the labor and caps could make the 233 a better deal. --McD _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist