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romantic IC-socket query

2005-03-08 by z_flash_ram

I've been reading thru some 'highlight' posts I've gathered from this
list and I see some refrences to not using IC sockets for certain
situations (like the ASR), although it's only mentioned in passing.
Does anyone care to breifly explain the particular side effects of
using sockets vs. not using them? Is there a general rule/situation
of when it is better to not use them?

Thanks,
Chris

Re: romantic IC-socket query

2005-03-08 by sasami@hotkey.net.au

Simply put, you are exchanging reliability for ease of service.

If your chip is very expensive, or likely to fail, or you wish to experiment
with other types in the same circuit board, use a socket.

If there is no reason to use a socket, it is better not to, as you remove a
bundle of potential bad connections.

Some circuits such as the ASR are particularly sensitive to poor
connections, thus the recommendations.

Ken

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