Choosing the correct IC socket for a project.

[Unknown1980]

Hi all

I am new to these forums.


I have recently started designing small electronics projects, at least until I gain experience then maybe I can move onto more complex circuits.

The first project I am working on is comprised mainly from ICs, and I would like to use IC sockets in the project to make the ICs removable and easily replaced. The problem I am having is that there seem to be many different types of IC socket available and I don't know which ones to choose. I have tried looking at the package information on the data sheets to get some kind of clue. I suspect that one of the ICs I am using requires an 8-PIN DIP socket, but I would prefer to be certain before I order anything.

If anyone can provide any information, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[barry]

If you've got an 8-pin DIP IC, use an 8-pin DIP socket. There's no way we can tell you what to use. ICs come in a variety of packages; pick the one you want and then pick a suitable socket. Generally if you want to use a socket, you will either have a DIP package or PLCC.

 

[Unknown1980]

If you've got an 8-pin DIP IC, use an 8-pin DIP socket. There's no way we can tell you what to use. ICs come in a variety of packages; pick the one you want and then pick a suitable socket. Generally if you want to use a socket, you will either have a DIP package or PLCC.

Yes, that is the problem. I have the ICs themselves picked out, but I am not sure which socket to pick that will fit the IC.

I am having trouble finding the relevant information on the data sheet that tells me which socket would be most suitable for that IC.

 

[barry]

The information is right there. It tells you what package the device uses. Why don't you post the data sheet?

 

[Unknown1980]

The information is right there. It tells you what package the device uses. Why don't you post the data sheet?

OKay, I have attached them to this post.

Thanks

 

[barry]

1) The ADuM1200 is a surface mount device only. There is no socket for that.
2) This is also a surface-mount device only.
3) The LTC490 is available in a 8-lead plastic dip (PDIP)--make sure you order the right one. Get an 8-pin dip socket.

 

[Unknown1980]

1) The ADuM1200 is a surface mount device only. There is no socket for that.
2) This is also a surface-mount device only.
3) The LTC490 is available in a 8-lead plastic dip (PDIP)--make sure you order the right one. Get an 8-pin dip socket.

I had suspected that the LTC490 would need an 8-pin dip socket, but I wasn't sure.

Thanks for your help Barry.

I had opted to use sockets to prevent heat damaging the IC during soldering, but I will just have to be careful instead.

 

[barry]

Sockets are not your friend. They are unreliable and cause more problems than they solve.