21 Feb
2008
21 Feb
'08
7:46 p.m.
On 21 Feb 2008 at 18:05, Richard wrote:
> What's the difference between these two? This
conversation has
been
going on and I confess I wouldn't be able to tell
you which is which
when looking at the sockets.
Compare:
http://tinyurl.com/23b4x7
with
http://tinyurl.com/yt37e5
Note that the first type grasps the IC lead between two spring
leaves. The second (machine pin) type grasps the IC lead in a
"funnel". Generally, the second type grasps the IC pin more securely
with more contact surfaces.
I've been told that gold-plated sockets are a waste of money if what
you're going to be socketing is tinned-lead packages. Something
about gold-to-gold and tin-to-tin makes for the best results.
Does anyone have first-hand experience with this? Should I scrap all
of those gold-plated machine sockets that I have?
Cheers,
Chuck