This is a bit late, but I wanted to point out that some PICs (in the 18 series I think) allow you to run the internal PLL from the RC oscillator to multiply the frequency up to 20 or even 40MHz. Sean On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM, PicDude wrote: > > I searched primarily for more RAM, but the 16Mhz internal oscillator is a > great bonus. =A0That eliminates a resonator I use on some apps where I ne= eded > more than 8Mhz. =A0The F886 does not have 512 bytes of RAM (IIRC 368). = =A0I just > looked up the 18F2620 and it does not come in 28-SSOP format, hence why it > did not come up in my search. =A0The 18F23K20 does seem like a good optio= n, > but that too is relatively new, and I thought I'd ask about the 16F1936 > first, as the extra code space will probably come in handy soon. > > I usually buy PICs 1,000 pcs at a time nowadays, and standardizing has gr= eat > advantages. =A0For example, I recently did a short custom project which > required 60 pcs of a 16F630, but I modified the code for a 16F883 and now > don't have to worry about keeping spares of those in stock, etc. =A0 Yes,= I > still use other part numbers for other projects (example 16F917 for a > project that requires more I/O. and 12F629 on a project that fits in a > keyfob enclosure). > > Cheers, > -Neil. > > > > > Olin Lathrop wrote: >> >> PicDude wrote: >>> I just >>> found the 16F1936, which is allegedly in full production (though none >>> of my >>> regular sources have it in stock). =A0I can get samples though. >> >> That's one of the new enhanced PIC 16. >> >>> Here's what's interesting... =A0compared to the F883, a lot is double >>> (8k >>> words prog mem, >> >> So do other normal 16F PICs, like 16F886. >> >>> I usually worry about very new technology, as I prefer proven >>> reliability >>> over fancy features >> >> So use the 16F886, or 18F2620 if you need more memory, and let someone >> else >> be the test pilot. =A0It's not clear what features exactly you are looki= ng >> for. >> >> Standardizing on a single PIC accross apps is silly since the cost of >> moving >> code between parts is pretty much free. =A0Even in small production >> quantities, it makes sense to get the right PIC for the job. =A0I don't = see >> what trying to standardize on a generic PIC does for you unless you're >> talking about buying 10 just to have around for quick hacks and testing. >> >> >> ******************************************************************** >> Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products >> (978) 742-9014. =A0Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> >> > > -- > View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/PIC-16F1936----is-thi= s-for-real--tp25105285p25108574.html > Sent from the PIC - [PIC] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist