On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Alan B. Pearce wrote: > datasheet at http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41338B.pdf > > 14 pin package. > This device has been out in China for a while. So called MCVxx is only provided to big customers. They are the low cost version. And it seems to be similar to the old CF745/765 which means that they may not be tested thoroughly in Microchip facility but will be tested in the large customer site. They are not supposed to be in the mass market. From: http://forum.esm-cn.com/FORUM_POST_1000164019_1200339532_0.HTM MCV18A can replace PIC16F54 CF745 MCV28A can replace PIC16F57 CF775 MCV08A can replace PIC12F508 PIC12F510 PIC12F629 MCV14A can replace PIC16C505 PIC16F526 PIC16F630 If you compare MCV14A with PIC16F526, you may find them almost exactly the same (less packaging option) http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41326B.pdf -- Xiaofan http://mcuee.blogspot.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist