Thanks to everyone who replied to my question. The consensus is that I should
probably not use sockets unless the design calls for them, so that's what I
will do.
As someone mentioned, once I realized that I had nothing to lose by destroying
the bad part and removing it in pieces, I've caused l
Dont use IC sockets; they are not necessary.
If the circuit is properly designed, meaning that all IC datasheet
parameters are met, you should never see an IC fail. I've built many nixie
clocks, all of which I designed, and I've never had an IC fail on it's own.
The first failure I've had was a
something in a high vibration environment like a vehicle will give you
more problems. Corrosion is another 'issue'.. but if it's that bad you
should be coating your boards anyway.
back in the 70s I delt with Apple ][ Computers that used socket-ed DIP
ICs problems Noted:
bad contact - corro
Jim,
I agree with Mac, one downside to sockets is some tend to come loose. It is
mechanical retention after all, and at times with questionable quality
sockets. Not usually a problem with stationary electronics, something in a
high vibration environment like a vehicle will give you more problem
