Howard, Howard Winter wrote: > >So I gather - we have "Maplin" (http://www.maplin.co.uk) which is a chain of shops and mailorder, and >originally did mainly components.. > >The cutback on components is really annoying, for example the only ZIF socket they do is 32-pin... >anyone know what chip this might be for? > I agree with most of your comments about Maplin BUT they do supply 40 pin ZIFs (I have just purchased two from my local store) and they can be purchased from the web site (http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=040822181735715&moduleno=2550&Products=1). However, they do not describe them as ZIF sockets but instead refer to them as Universal Test Sockets!! Regards, John -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body