I'm interested to know what the difference is as far as debugging features are between the DSP56F8xx Family's JTAG/OnCE and the MC68HC12, rather HCS12's BDM (Background Debug Module). We are thinking about the HCS12 or DSP56F8xx as a platform for many of our products and we will no longer purchase processors that require an expensive ICE, IN ADDITION to speed and a expandable memory bus for memory and I/O. I do know the BDM port is of an older design, but, we would need multiple break points and instruction tracing. I believe the DSP stuff can track 6 program flow control instructions. Thanks in advance, Frank --- Frank Hoffman (503) 404 5546 CAN - Controller Area Networks Leviton Mfg. Lighting Controls Division - Portland Facility 20497 SW Teton Avenue Tualatin OR 97062 Leading The Electrical Industry Since 1906, Leviton Now Offers Over 22,000 Products In Places Like Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Wal-Mart, GI Joe's, and Many Other Retail and Distribution Channels. Go See http://www.leviton.com!