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I need to design a circuit that I can tell it to start (digitally), and
then it will tell me when 10 minutes have passed. I just need to be
pointed in the right direction. What's the difference bewteen a
timer/clock/counter. I have a good understanding of circuit theory but
does anyone know of a good IC that can be surface mounted (and is
cheap) that I shoulod use. Any help or tips are greatly appreciated

buy a cheap cooking timer
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...130&doy=search