AVR-Chat

Dave,

> I don't, because of space,

doesn't take up much more than a crystal and two caps.

> cost,

yep, they are more.

> and potential EMI problems.

Huh?
i would've thought the output of tehse would've cleaner and better defined 
that a crystal with caps.

> Plus, I just don't see the need.   There's nothing in the can other
> than a simple two-transistor oscillator, and now you have to assure a
> low impedance and direct ground connection from this can, to
> everything it feeds.

Unlike having to ensure a good screen around the crystal when it comes to 
laying out a PCB?

> Driving multiple chips is one advantage though.

yep, I used it on one board to drive 6 AVRs, very handy..

In fairness, both have advatnages/disadvantages..

Paul