Interesting. As there's no time specified between the three events; apply Vdd, set all inputs, and apply Vpp, you can probably do it at the same time. Looking through the datasheet, I can't see a good reason why Vdd and Vpp can't rise to 12V at the same time. In the switching waveforms there's no line for Vdd or Vpp. --=20 James Cameron http://quozl.netrek.org/ --=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 .