On Feb 28, 2005, at 12:59 AM, Chen Xiao Fan wrote:

> Someone mentioned to me in a Chinese forum that the Microchip
> implementation is really not optimal and the PIC18FUSB MCUs
> can be much faster using customized firmware and PC host software.
>
I would generally not expect an "applications note" style design
to be of 'production quality.'  They're supposed to be educational,
not optimal...

> I always have the idea of replacing the PicKit 1 16C745 with
> the new 18F2550 and extend its functionality.
>
Me too.  If only because it would give me a field-upgradable part.
(Hmm.  Maybe even dynamically bootloaded via the USB port.)

BillW
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