The best socket to use for a PIC programmer is a "universal ZIF' socket.  'Universal' refers to it's
ability to accommodate both DIP formats.  The .3" 'skinny' DIP package uses the same spacing
as regular 14 pin DIPs; but for 24 and 28 pin devices (which usually are wider).

'ZIF' refers to 'zero insertion force' which means thats chip can easily be inserted and removed
from the socket, as is required for programming.

Andrew


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---- On    , Ian McLean (ianmclean@OPTUSHOME.COM.AU) wrote:

> The difference between the two is two extra ports (D & E) on the f877.  The
> f876 is missing the extra 3 A/D lines on the 3 bit port E (so only has 5
> channel AD instead of 8 channel), and the Parallel Slave Port on the 8 bit
> Port D, and that is about that.
>
> Why avoid the f876 ?  It is a skinny DIP, but still a "standard" DIP package
> so to speak.  Sockets are easily obtainable, just narrower, and used exactly
> the same way.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Phil
> Sent: Friday, 28 February 2003 5:41 pm
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [PIC]meaning of /sp suffix?
>
>
> On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 04:32 pm, you wrote:
> >
> > The /P is a DIP, and the /SP is a skinny (0.3" wide) DIP. I don't
> > think they make the 16F876/P. They do make a 16F877/P, which is a
> > 40-pin DIP.
>
> Thanks for the information Ned. Maybe I could use the 16F877/P PIC instead
> because I would rather use a standard socket in the programmer. Is there any
> major difference between the 877 and  876 PICs?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Phil
> phil@spiderweb.com.au
>
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