I was somewhat surprised to find out that relatively low cost BGA zif sockets exist. That is BGA to through hole (high density). The price is not so bad, I understand that $32 for a 32 pin BGA is possible. Compare this to the price of other SMD zif sockets. I share the manufacturer here: http://www.enplas.com/ http://www.enplas.co.jp/english/business/espc/test_burnin/catalog.html My information source is indirect (aka hearsay) about the price. Please share information on this theme if possible. That is, information in relatively low cost zif test sockets avaiable in ones or small qty. thanks, Peter P. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist