Hi Jan-Erik, and thanks for the reply. > Let me ask, are you using the PIC16F648A-ICD *itself* directly on the > breadboard *without* the header ?? No , I am using it as I bought, that is=20 PIC16F648A-ICD *itself* + header( PCB+socket) as you can see here http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/ac162053/adaptor-18-pdip-for-icd- icd2/dp/4766805?Ntt=3DAC162053+ADAPTOR L. >=20 > Jan-Erik. > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .