Followup: sdcc 3.6 is confirmed to not emit instructions offending A2=20 revision silicon (earlyest, buggiest) pic16f145x code. Iow the broken A2 revision chips can be used, at least at hobby level. I hope. --=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 .