> Even if you cut the ICSP pins close to the package, somebody could > scratch the plastic to solder some wires to them. He could even unsolder > the chip and buy a new blank one. Wandering a little off topic, but I'm sure some on here have seen Flylogic's blog. If not, check out these: http://www.flylogic.net/blog/?cat=1 http://www.flylogic.net/blog/?p=25 He is able to tear down microcontrollers layer by layer and probe the logic underneath. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist