rolf wrote: >> I'm guessing that on the 3.3V only parts, MCLR does have a >> protection diode like the other pins. > > Right, so it's OK for *you* to make guesses... Yes, anyone can make a guess. The difference is that I labeled it as such, it doesn't contradict anything in the datasheet, and I'm not basing a desig= n on it. > I suppose there is a > well defined group for people who make guesses when there is a > datasheet available... oh, that's right: "Morons" Even when all the above three points are true, or is the purpose just to find fault with anything I say, even if things need to be stretched pretty far to make it look that way? ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .