I've just discovered that Microchip have removed all the older chips from the search. I wanted a 14 to 20 pin chip with a MSSP and all the search gave me was the more complex chips. I was sure a 16F88 would do as I required without all the complex pin configuration but it wasn't there. I checked the datasheet and it did indeed fit my requirements. I know we need to move on but the newer more complex chips are not good for beginners but maybe Microchip doesn't care any more.
Mike.
Mike.