>> So, I believe I need to isolate the digital input connection from >> the VPP signal of the ICD during programming to protect the > chip that >> is driving it. Comments? > > Sounds like you have it fairly well figured-out, since it's the same > dillema with tiny chips such as the 12Fxxx series. > Yes, expect hi-voltage required to program the chip, which means > watch-out what you connect to this pin. OR: forget ICSP. At least for production: for development you could consider a development rig with one (or maybe more) switches (or even relais). Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist