PGA package ZIF -> wire-wrap??

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From: Aaron T. Ferrucci
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1992 22:16

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I am working on a project which uses some very expensive PGA package
parts. I would prefer to use ZIF sockets to save wear and tear on the
package pins. The initial prototype is going to be made using
wire-wrap, but so far, I haven't been able to find a company which sells
wire-wrap lead ZIF sockets. Does anyone know of such a company? 

On the other hand, I'd be interested in hearing peoples' creative 
solutions to this problem. I realize that most hobbyists probably don't
need to use PGA packages very often, but someone out there in the "real 
world" must have solved this problem. If there is interest, I'll post 
a summary of responses in about 2 weeks.

thanks,
Aaron Ferrucci (aaronf@cse.ucsc.edu)

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From: aaronf@cse.ucsc.edu (Aaron T. Ferrucci)
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Subject: PGA package ZIF -> wire-wrap??
Summary: Do they exist?
Keywords: PGA ZIF wire-wrap
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