[sdiy] When NOT to use sockets for chips ?

[Seb Francis]

Sockets are generally a good thing, but don't use very cheap ones if you 
want long term reliability.

I always use 'turned pin' type sockets like these:
http://www.rapidelectronics.co.uk/rkmain.asp?PAGEID=80010&CTL_CAT_CODE=&STK_PROD_CODE=M28941

Seb


megaohm wrote:

>   I normally use sockets for chips on the stuff I build. Are there any 
> cases/circuits where using sockets would NOT be a good idea. If so, 
> please enlighten me.
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>  
> Thanks,
> peng