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From: cormack@sequent.UUCP (Mike Cormack)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Prototyping with surface mount
Message-ID: <57295@sequent.UUCP>
Date: 10 Apr 91 15:09:57 GMT
References: <1991Apr7.074617.24196@nntp-server.caltech.edu> <970027@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com>
Reply-To: cormack@sequent.UUCP (Mike Cormack)
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems, Inc
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In article <970027@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com> ahill@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Andy Hill) writes:
>>
>> You might try wiring the chips to a header (a pin block with a standard
>> DIP or PGA footprint).  Because the lead pitch is so small, it might
>> help to bend alternate leads up or down before soldering to them.
>>
>> When it comes to adapter assemblies, Emulation Technology seems to
>> have the broadest product line.  I think they're located in Sunnyvale.
>>
>For Emulation Technology's prices, you'd be able to buy a LOT of through-hole
>equivalent parts...

Try calling one of these companies rather than going broke with ET.

Nepenthe   800 NEPENTHE
Plastronics Austin, TX (sorry, no phone number:'(
Yamaichi  415 856 9332

mike