Byron,

I just got 2 samples each of the 2 megabit and the 4 megabit both in 32 pin
PLCC packages.
I asked my local distributor for samples.  It took about a week to get them
though.   But, I have
the PLCC for prototyping.  Will move to SOIC at production.


Regards,


Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Byron A Jeff <byron@CC.GATECH.EDU>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [SOT] which is easier to prototype


>>
>> >I plan on prototyping with some Atmel DataFlash parts this summer. They
>> >only come in SOIC and TSOP packages. Which is easier to socket for
>> >prototyping?
>>
>> SOIC pins are on 0.050" spacing.  TSOP are on 0.020" spacing.  Which do
>> you think is easier?
>
>So SOIC it is. Another question: What's the difference between SOIC and
SOJ?
>I've taken a look at the digikey adapters and the 32 pin adapter is SOJ.
>Would I be able to solder an SOIC in its place?
>
>> For prototyping, I'd go with PLCC.  The sockets are cheap, while SOIC and
>> TSOP sockets are mucho denero.  PLCC sockets are available in
>> through-hole configurations, making soldering a trivial task.  The
>> packages are larger, but the strain on your sanity will be much smaller.
>
>As much as I'd love to use PLCC, the DataFlash parts don't have a PLCC
>package for that size. The 16 Mbit parts do have PLCC packaging, but none
>of the distributors seem to have any in stock.
>
>I'll plan to adapt SOIC for my work.
>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>
>Greatly. Much Appriciated.
>
>BAJ