> that RA4 is open collector I think the 4550 is one on which a4 does have both FETs. Or if it doesn't the datsheet makes no mention of it being oc. I can't think of a PIC with a PortA oc that isn't a4 so your a0 should be good Joe ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6173 / Virus Database: 4450/10873 - Release Date: 10/22/15 --=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 .