>> 4-bit wide bus that real controllers can use. >=20 > Is it easy to bit-bang this on PICs/dsPICs/PIC32s? BTW, I mentioned the multi-card reader I have has a Realtek RTS5161 controller inside. I'm sure I read that it's based on a 6502. No doubt the 5161 has fast dedicated h/w for the data interfacing. Perhaps the 6502 is to blink the LED ;-) Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .