Ariel Rocholl wrote: > 2006/9/14, Denny Esterline : > >> I drew this one up a couple weeks ago, I was going to use it to fill out >> the next panel I order, but that's been delayed a bit. The only thing I did >> that was non-universal is I connected all the ground pins (at least for the >> dsPIC pinout) together under the chip. I figured it'd be easy enough to cut >> those first if I wanted to use a chip with an incompatible pinout. The pin >> spacing was set to 1.375 inches, that fits most of my breadboards by >> jumping over one of the buss strips. I did a similar board for 84 pin PLCC a >> few years ago, worked out pretty good. >> > > > It definitely looks promising, wonder why there is no such option available > commercially out there yet. > Let us know how it goes, and if PCB fab you use produced a good quality > item, I will need a 80 TQFP soon so I may reuse your approach and ask for 64 > and 80 filling a panel. > > -Ariel > I believe EMULATION TECHNOLOGY and LOGICAL SYSTEMS both offer such adapters. Both have a quite thorough catalog for Microchip Devices. As Russell says, "Gargoyle" for 'em. Logical Systems is slightly less expensive for the same item. I've purchased from both, and both have VERY high quality gadgets. --Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist