David, I haven't used the PIC24FJ parts in a while but checking a couple older (circa 2010) datasheets for the PIC24FJ128GA010 and PIC24F64FJ64GA104 families they list: Parameter DC17 - SVDD - VDD Rise Rate to Insure Internal Reset as: 0.05 v/ms min., Conditions: 0-3.3V in 0.1s, 0-2.5V in 60 mS Seems to be pretty consistent across the PIC24FJ families. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:33:23 -0700, David VanHorn wrote: > I did not see anything in the data sheet other than a note about > risetime. Is there a requirement for a monotonic rise of VDD on powerup? --=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 .