> I've found ZIF sockets for PLCC chips, but they have "covers" that > make them useless for something like an emulator pod. > > Is there a PLCC ZIF socket that is open topped like a regular > PLCC socket, but has a "lever machanism" or some such > to firmly grip the chip? Not sure have you searched through . If you have not, it is worth a window-shopping I think. Their price is not friendly though. Ling SM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist