> A darlington would suit better due to the > amplification characteristics. amplifying the current > of the output pin from a pic to drive the speaker. Try this - AB21A Single Transistor 3V Speaker Driver for the ISD4000 Series This brief illustrates a simple single transistor amplifier that can drive a speaker http://www.winbond-usa.com/mambo/content/view/155/285/ -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist