TI has "announced" some products, the TUSB1310 (a transceiver), and a hub (TUSB8040). Don't know about a serial port chip. That strikes me as unnecessary, which usually means it will be standard equipment in a year or two... -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist