> the programming the chip, but I suspect a bug in the chip, > which is not mentioned in the errata doc. I still intend to > check where this problem 'dude, remember I had troubles with the F88 and IntRC @ 8MHz ? I'm sure the F88 has cooties. Just out of curiousity what's your batch number ? Mine's PIC16F88-I/P B3 05032TP -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist