At 08:05 AM 09/06/04, you wrote: >How large is it? How many pins, and in which configuration? > >For example, if you look at the ADXL210E from Analog Devices, >it comes in an 8-pin CLCC package, with pins 1-3 on the left, >5-7 on the right, 4 at the bottom, and 8 at the top (viewed >from above). Glue it belly up on a 8-DIP socket, then solder a >piece of wrapping wire to each pad on the chip. Insert the >other end of the wire into the pin hole on the socket, then >tack it in with some solder, if possible. > >This works best with flat top machine pin sockets, but you >can make it work with anything. If the chip is larger, use a >wider socket and trim its length appropriately. This also works >quite well with SOIC components. > >Mike H. It just happens to be a ADXL210E ;-] Forgot to mention that. I did do a quick check for a PLCC but didn't see any carrier that would have worked. Thanks looks like one dead bug array is in the works. Dave -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu