When I use CKP=0&CKE=0 and without SS (the SCK is drawn to 0 in hardware), the communication is very well. While I use CKP=0&CKE=0 and without SS (the SCK is drawn to 1 in hardware), the receiver got some wrong data during communication. I use pic16f877 and the rate of SSP is 5MHz. can anyone tell me what is the problem? thx Norman wang -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist