> > Of > > course at 3.3V, you can't get the 25mA you can get at 5V, but > > that's not > > the USART's problem. > > Eh!? Where does it say that on the datasheet!? > Why of course? Because the output device is a FET, AKA a resistor. Output current into any resistive load will always be lower, with lower VCC. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist