On Thursday 26 May 2005 04:30 pm, phil B scribbled:
> My favorite answer is a 12F509 + 2 74HC595s (to drive
> up to 16 LEDs) but I suspect thats not what is being
> looked for.
>
> Phil


Doesn't the 74HC595 not have the current output capability of a PIC?  IIRC it 
was something like 5-6mA for the 74HC595, which IMO is not much for driving 
LED's properly.  But of course, it depends on the specific LEDs and 
application of the OP.

Cheers,
-Neil.


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