micro-controller package

Hi,

what package type do you guys use for prototyping.

I just order some PIC, PDIP package. I think it's more suitable for bread-board design.

If I order one of those socketable PIC, what's the easiest way to find their socket(dealer and part number)? Is it true that in general, any 8 pin chip will fit in an 8 pin socket?

phoenixy said:

Hi,

what package type do you guys use for prototyping.

I just order some PIC, PDIP package. I think it's more suitable for bread-board design.

If I order one of those socketable PIC, what's the easiest way to find their socket(dealer and part number)? Is it true that in general, any 8 pin chip will fit in an 8 pin socket?

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Yes, a DIL socket is a DIL socket!, where it gets a little tricky is the 16F876, which is a 28 pin 'skinny DIP' package. I can get turned pin sockets in that shape, but not my usual low profile ones - so I simply use two 14 pin ones end to end.

With all my prototype PIC's I fit the chip with a turned pin socket, this makes it easy to plug in and out of the target board, and protects the PIC pins. If you happen to break a pin off the turned pin socket, you can easily replace the socket - but I've never broken one yet, and I've been using them for many years!.