Actually, I often find clip-over test clips with short ribbon cables
to a DIP header to be easier to use and more reliable than 'proper'
programming sockets for SO devices, especially for smaller sized
devices (8 pin) - also, two clips (wide & narrow) covers most package
widths, so a clip or two can cover a LOT of different device types.

On Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:41:18 -0500, you wrote:

>Why?  Cause I'm (a) a hobbyist, (b) unemployed, (c)
>using SOIC's just for the hell of it.  No real need
>to otherwise.  Based on these parameters, low-cost
>becomes a major factor.  If I ever go commercial,
>I'll be sure to pick up the right part.
>
>Cheers,
>-Neil.
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pic microcontroller discussion list
>[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Drew Vassallo
>Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 7:52 AM
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: Re: [PIC]: Anyone used this device before?...
>
>
>>Here's some part # references and prices from the above site (looks =
like
>>these are Contact East's part #'s) for the Pomona SOIC CLIP's:
>>
>>122-760 (28) $20.30
>
>Why spend $20 and fabricate a makeshift device with limited application,
>compensate for its use by forcing the PIC to be soldered independently =
to
>the board prior to programming, then risk possible programming problems =
by
>having the clip slip off midstream?
>
>I'd recommend scraping up the additional $55, save yourself the time,
>effort, and headaches, and buy a REAL adapter from www.1800adapters.com.
>
>Just my $.02.
>
>--Andrew
>
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