Hi Robert, On Wed, Aug 03, 2005 at 05:12:03PM -0600, Robert Rolf wrote: > Since this is a PIC list, why not a 10F2xx series > part? Sot23-6, 25mA drive, ICSP. > You could blink out morse code or BCD time if you > wanted. >=20 > http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=3DSS_GET_PAGE&nodeI= d=3D2061¶m=3Den505736 Now [EE] was put in the subject for a reason... ;) You must not be aware = of the paragon of efficiency that is the LM3909. I have LED flashers that ru= n for years on one 1.5V D battery! I have no more LM3909 chips though. I'm looking for a replacement, one that doesn't cost $10 a chip. Matthew --=20 "Man k=F6nnte froh sein, wenn die Luft so rein w=E4re wie das Bier" "One could be happy if the air were as pure as the beer" --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist