> On Feb 18, 2023, at 6:26 PM, Jim KO5V <jr...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > So, is there a reason other than saving a few parts for not using the IC > sockets - like added paths for noise, or??
If you're going to use sockets you want reliable retention. Chips can work loose over time especially with lots of thermal cycling. Double-wipe sockets are the best if you want something to be as disaster-proof as possible. I've never used anything else. Machined collect sockets have weaker retention but are desirable if you're going to be swapping ICs in and out during the development phase or installing updates in the field. In the old days this would have been something like an EPROM with firmware on it. Terry Bowman, KA4HJH "The Mac Doctor" https://www.astarcloseup.com Q: Should car stereo speakers be pointed to the rear for more thrust or up for more traction? A. On long trips, the 20- to 30% improvement in gas mileage you might get with speakers pointing to the rear is certainly worthwhile. On the other hand, if you drive on snow or ice, the extra traction of speakers pointing upward gives you added control. Don Lancaster -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/E1E92CE6-EDDE-4181-B146-94BFBEE41902%40gmail.com.
