Solus Troubleshooting Results

[Bill Layer]

hey,

>I've used thousands of DIP IC sockets without any problem; some of them in
>analog electronics equipment now over 20 years old.  The important thing is
>to use good quality ones, such as machined-pin sockets with gold plated
>contacts, from a reputable manufacturer such as Augat or Andon.  Avoid
>cheap sockets with one stamped, tin plated contact per pin.

Machined GOOD. Stamped BAD. Universal rule it seems?