Humnn.... not sure wich tag is more appropriate, feel free to change if = you think this is not related to [PIC] Basically I want to interface a PIC with my digital telephone line. What = I envision is a simple device that monitors the digital line and detects = when the phone goes on-hook or off-hook. Is there such a thing as a = standard between major manufacturers? If not, do they use a common = electrical interface at least? I'd also appreciate if you have any = pointers on basic concepts of how digital lines work, preferentially at = the electrical level. Cheers Padu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist