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Re: [motm] IC Sockets?

2006-05-07 by Mark

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.

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