Crist=F3v=E3o Dalla Costa wrote: >> Is there any micro manufacturer that would reliably and within a >> reasonable (at least defined) timeframe fix the chip -- and not just >> issue an errata sheet? = > However, what Russell described is infinitely more severe: introducing a > new problem on a mature chip. When you have a production line and > suddenly find out all new chips are unusable, what can you do? It's > complete and utter disregard for the customer. Right. Doesn't Microchip every now and then release new erratas for existing chips? Gerhard -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist