> When U4 is activated the voltage across the U4 transistor output > should drop from 65V to a least below 60V. Yes, I'd expect that as C15 discharges. I might expect though that some sort of discharge curve would be visible, not a near-vertical nose-dive -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist