> I'm looking to keep the costs low.   Plus, I'd love to stay with
> through-hole (dip), but I realize that may not be realistic
> anymore.      My ideal situation would be a 28 Pin PIC18 with USB host
> mode capable of talking to a couple (few) USB endpoints.   But since
> that doesn't exist, I'm looking.
>
> So far, the most "interesting" device is the PIC32 with USB host - if I
> could get them in low-pin-count I'd go this way in a second.   I think
> this is the leader so far, though - since if I have to deal with a TQFP
> package, I may as well go with Microchip (you know, the devil you know)...
>
> The other devices I've looked at include:
>
> FTDI VNC1R - This is interesting, but the firmware seems pretty
> inflexible, so I'd have to put a PIC onboard as well.
> Various Cypress Hosts (SL811HS, EZ-Host, EZ-OTG, etc):  All look
> remarkably similar to the PIC32's...
> Maxim MX3421E - SPI host controller.   Maxim (i.e. made from
> unobtanium), limited firmware availablilty, etc.
>
> AVR USB host devices - again look remarkably similar to the PIC32's.
>
> I believe all 4 of the devices above are only available in TQFP, BGP, or
> other similar fine-pitch devices.  The exception being the LS811HS,
> which has a PLCC variant - but it is not recommended for new designs.
>
> Have I missed anything?

As I pointed out in previous post (I was a it hasty sending it before 
reading all your post) the PIC 24 family have what you need. The smallest 
ones come as 64 pin TQFP packages, with 0.5mm lead pitch, which are not too 
bad for hand soldering. Alternatively you could purchase the PIM, which 
plugs onto a 100 pin square header, but is finer pitch header than 0.1" ... 
but would be OK for a 1 off, if you are careful about how the leads come 
out, as it is not 1:1 from the chip. 

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