> So, just curious....
> 
> The percentage off related to the baud rate, means it
> would be hard pressed to communicate with a device
> running the standard baud rate.
> 
> What about two PICs talking over serial....at that
> point if they are both off by the same percentage,
> then it really shouldnt matter?

Correct.  In that case, you're simply using a non-standard
baud rate, and unless you go through a bridge of some
sort that expects a standard baud rate, you'll be fine.

You still need to account for oscillator error, though.  For
example, let's say your particular oscillator technology
guarantees +/-1% accuracy.  In that case, you might be
in trouble, because if one device is at +1% and the other
at -1%, the 2% total error may (or may not) cause problems.

Most of the wise elders of the list suggest keeping error
at or below 1%.  I'm not inclined to argue with them.

Mike H.

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