Will wrote:

> Hi all,
> I want to make a pic as a web server, nothing complicated, may
> even not need an eeprom. My only question is about the ethernet
> controller. I understand I need to use RTL8019, is thee a DIP
> socket version of it since I have no access to board manufacture?
> If not, what are my alternatives?
> thanks.

I don't know what packages the RTL8019 is available in, but several 
companies make surface mount to DIP adapters.

http://www.capitaladvanced.com/products.htm
http://www.accutekmicro.com/product_detail.cfm?Product=DIP%20Adapters
http://www.pulseresearchlab.com/products/gigadapters/default.htm

There are also a few others that I can't find at the moment.

Hope this helps.
Trevyn
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