> >Im doing some prototype work and want to be able to use some SMD IC's > >as through hole components. What I'm after is an adapter. I found this > >one http://www.advintcorp.com/soicstart.html Good question. I'm also doing some prototype work and I'll be using a 18F452 in TQFP44 package. The thing is my programmer (the development board I use) has a DIP40 socket. How can I use that DIP40 to program my TQFP44 without having to solder it to a board? For other applications, we use to use adaptors from a company named Aries, but I saw their website and I couldn't find any TQFP44 adaptor. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist