If you have stray capacitance where you want it, don't forget to check for stray capacitance where you don't want it. Does the crystal oscillate, or does the part not function? --=20 James Cameron http://quozl.linux.org.au/ --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .