Re: Tempest Eats EPROMs

peter jones wrote:

> The simple answer is to replace ALL the sockets with decent(machined pin) type sockets.
>

Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but does anyone else prefer machine
pin type sockets? I believe Gregg Woodcock also recommended those. I
am having trouble with the theory here. It seems to me that if you use
machine pin sockets (with the conical round holes and no spring
tension), that if there are any differences in the pin lengths of your
IC, that the shortest pin might not make good contact. Whereas, with the
other style (solder tail?), the sockets have spring tension and apply
pressure to the sides of the IC pins. Pin length would therefore be
less critical. Also, It would seem to me that machine pin sockets would
wear quicker, in situations where an IC has to be removed and
reinstalled several times. (the holes could become rounded out).

Is my logic flawed?

Thanks,
Noel
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Received on Wed Oct 11 21:18:55 2000