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Subject: Re: [motm] IC Sockets?

From: Mark <yahoogroups@...>
Date: 2006-05-07

On 5/7/06, lfosynth2000 put forth:
>Hi Im building my first Motm modules.
>I was wondering why Motm doesnt use IC socket for the IC chips?
>Anybody know why?

It does for rare or expensive chips. It doesn't, because sockets
increase the chance of mechanical failure, increase cost, increase
assembly time, and are generally unnecessary.