On 04/06/2013 11:26 AM, David Shoemaker wrote:
What type of socket do you use?
I have been using turned pin sockets.
I just use the double wipe Auget sockets from Digi-Key. They are closest in leg style to regular ICs and thus won't damage the UUT CPU socket they are inserted into. John :-#)#
------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: John Robertson <mailto:jrr@flippers.com> Sent: 4/6/2013 10:53 AM To: techtoolslist@flippers.com <mailto:techtoolslist@flippers.com> Subject: [Techtoolslist] Tech Tip - Protecting those Fluke POD UUT pins!
Just corresponding with a fellow about his pod that had some broken pins on the UUT connector end and I told him how I deal with that - I use "Sacrificial" IC sockets on the pins so the IC socket legs can be damaged, but the POD connector is not at risk.
Also, if a pin is broken off simply strip the lead close to the UUT connector end and run a short jumper to the sacrificial IC socket.
Figured I should share this with you good folks in case the idea hadn't occurred to you...
John :-#)#
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