On Sat, May 22, 1999 at 02:27:24PM -0400, Byron A Jeff wrote:
> >
>
> 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?

SOIC has "gull-wing" leads, which bend down from mid-way up
the side of the package and then extend out away from the
package body, like

----\
    |
    |\
    | \
----/  \_______

SOJ parts have "J" leads, which, like the name suggests,
have J-shaped leads, with the ends curled around and back
up toward the package.

----\
    |__
    |  |
    |  |
----/  |
       |
    \__/

SOJ sockets are fairly cheap; DRAM often comes in SOJ,
and you may have seen SOJ sockets on PC video cards for
holding expansion memory.

--Bob

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