IC Sockets

[Strat68]

Over the last few months I discovered that these types of sockets:

Can be a problem. The ICs need to be inserted with considerable force to make sure the IC is making good contact on all pins. Upon reseating parts on pcbs I was ready to abandon they started working. Originally they appear to be inserted but upon inspection they are either lopsided or not all the way in.

Any good alternatives?

 

[swelchy]

Facts... the machined sockets are better. That's why they are a tad more spendy.

 

[jwin615]

This thread again ...

 

[bluedmc777]

Ok I’ll be the dumb one…what’s a machine one look like and how do you know if it was “machined” ?

 

[owlexifry]

 

[owlexifry]

Ok I’ll be the dumb one…what’s a machine one look like and how do you know if it was “machined” ?

8 Pin Machine Tooled IC Socket

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[Strat68]

Facts... the machined sockets are better. That's why they are a tad more spendy.

I just ordered the machined ones.

 

[jwin615]

For leaflet sockets, you have to bend the legs at a clean 90 degrees.
Once that's done, I have no trouble with them.
Or just solder the ICs

 

[Gordo]

Wait…am I the only one that has NEVER had an issue with leaf sockets? Well I sat on one once but will consider that a separate issue.

 

[Erik S]

Wait…am I the only one that has NEVER had an issue with leaf sockets? Well I sat on one once but will consider that a separate issue.

You’re not the only one.

I prefer them.

 

[jwin615]

Wait…am I the only one that has NEVER had an issue with leaf sockets? Well I sat on one once but will consider that a separate issue.

Use them regularly. I prefer them for dips. Machine sockets for TO99, or solder

 

[Strat68]

For leaflet sockets, you have to bend the legs at a clean 90 degrees.
Once that's done, I have no trouble with them.
Or just solder the ICs

It wasn't until this March I realized the ICs were not seated properly. I must have salvaged 4-5 pedals after going back to check on them.
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[Fama]

I've also always used leaf-type sockets with no issues. You do need to pre-bend the legs beforehand, but it's not too hard.

 

[swelchy]

I pretty sure there is no one smashing an IC down in machined sockets as well.. You absolutely have to bend them to fit either type.. The IC legs are always a bit splayed out... I have a 3d printed jig I slide them down and it bends them perfectly square..

 

[Harry Klippton]

I pretty sure there is no one smashing an IC down in machined sockets as well.

Absolutely nothing would surprise me

 

[Robert]

I use leaf-type as well.

Almost every "socket issue" I've ever had involved a machined type. Transistor sockets are machined and they are notorious for bad connections.

 

[HamishR]

Yeah it's strange - I use the machined IC sockets and am yet to have a problem with them, and I have used hundreds if not thousands now. But those socket strips where you cut off what you need are terrible IME. Usually have problems with those.

 

[Guardians of the analog]

 

[swelchy]

Wait.... am I doing it all wrong and need to move to the other side? I'm going to have to rethink my entire life now....

 

[Harry Klippton]

Wait.... am I doing it all wrong and need to move to the other side? I'm going to have to rethink my entire life now....

Wouldn't be the first time