Quote Originally Posted by droptail
Yes, I see about the max Port current limits. Now about the max pin current again, <25mA continuous is reliable if other max's are adhered to? Any experience with sourcing this?
My prototype LED stair lighting system direct drives LEDs at 20mA. The lights pull 160mA directly from the PIC and I have had no problems with it...

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