presoldered CEMs

[BJ]

> >
> > > 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!
> --
> Matthew S. Padden

Always use machin tooled sockets for Cem IC's please,,
but dont use sockets for standard IC.

BJ