> 2. Current spec has it max If of 50mA. I am running them > at 35mA, way below the rated spec. Just a check: that 50 mA is under "normal operating conditions", not under "absolute maxima"? 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