presoldered CEMs (was MOTM Madness)

[Matthew S. Padden]

>
> > I have to say that I think this is not a good idea.  When working with
> > exotic ICs, I always install them last, after I know that I've got the
> > right voltages going to the right places.  For CEMs I always use 
>machine
> > tooled sockets.
> 
>
> 	I agree 100% with Romeo... it's no more difficult to solder a socket and 
>send the chip... but imagine the difficulty of replacing a 3340 that blows 
>due to bad assembly if it's pre-soldered vs. in a socket.. 
>

Yes, I agree with this. Sockets and packaged chips, please!
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