Hi there For my application I will be using standard (as opposed to ZIF) sockets to hold the PICs. Can anyone recommend some that are better than others for numerous inserting/removing of chips. I will be using an adapter for development work which will be made using a ZIF socket but I cannot afford a ZIF for every board nor do I have enough board space for one. I'm not too sure if I'm being very clear.... let me try again. I need good quality IC sockets which will not damage my PICs after numerous insertion and removal cycles? Hows that... better? While I have you guys here.... can anyone point me towards PCB connectors which allow two boards to stack together. I guess they are sometimes called daughter board connectors or something like that. Just though someone mught have a favorite source. Thanks! Charles ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com