solarwind wrote: >>>I just sampled some MAX233A chips (TTL <---> RS-232 drivers). These >>> are the newer ones that require no external caps for the charge pumps. >> >> Yeah, it's great that you don't need external caps for charge pumps, but >> you >> end up overpaying $8 per IC compared to, say, MAX221. Is it really worth >> it? >> >> Vitaliy > > It is when you get them for free :) I thought you never got your Maxim shipment? Something about customs duties? Vitaliy -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist