At 02:00 AM 3/17/2004 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>I am in the process of switching to SMT parts to save
>on endless drilling for a run of devices (100+) and to
>further reduce the size of the device. I am working
>with 12f629s, so its only a 8 pin SOIC, but I need a
>way to program the buggers before I solder them in the
>circuit. ICSP is not really an option because of the
>size and compactness of the device (even bare board).
>There is definitly no room for headers.
>
>Is there any kind of socket or clip or something I can
>use to connect to the bare SOICs long enough to
>program and verify them? The only thing I have found
>is for DIPs.
>
>Any experiences with this is apreciated :-)

You can get programming sockets for them, and wire your own adapter.
They are not cheap.

http://yamaichi.us.phtemp.com/pdf/t&b/ic51_sop.pdf


Best regards,

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