> the 18F66J60 is slightly under $6.00 (single qty.).  For 2 bucks
> you get the processor and a smaller PCB.
> If your not too worried about using something new, it is
> probably the way to go.
be warned however that J series pics have a much lower flash endurance, that
is its very easy to kill them with development work.

add to that the fact that the chip is TQFP and either your board had better
be low enough in value that you don't mind replacing your dev unit every
month or so or you'd better be good at smd rework.


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