We also came across the same problem of f and on. Being subcontr. , it is
difficult if not impossible to relayout or redesign. Problem includes other
combination as well  e.d. SOP to DIP.
But in our case , the volume is low , redesign is not an option and we are
still looking for custom vendor/ solution provider.

Let me also know if somebody has come up with solution .


Ashok Dhawan
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-----Original Message-----
From:   Kimmey, Frank [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent:   February 17, 1999 11:45 AM
To:     [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject:        Re: [TN] Adapter from SSOP-20 to DIP20

Maybe another idea would be to create your own socket or daughter card to
mount the SSOP device onto.
You could have panels assembled with the SSOP and some SIP headers, then you
would have a direct replacement part to use until you can update your
designs.
We have found this is cheaper to do than buying specialized sockets for our
high volumes.
Hope it helps
FNK


Frank N Kimmey C.I.D.
EM Designer
C & K Systems, Inc.
916-353-5366
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> >----------
        > >From:        Alain Mathieu[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
<mailto:[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]>
        > >Sent:        21 January 1999 03:52
        > >To:  [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
        > >Subject:     [TN] Adapter from SSOP-20 to DIP20
        > >
        > >Hi!
        > >
        > >Our company has been informed that one of the IC (a 20 pins-DIP
> package)
        > >that we used in many of our designs is no longer available and we
can
        > >now only buy the IC as an SSOP-20 package.
        > >
        > >We have a supply of the 20-DIP package for maybe 6 to 9 months
but we
        > >are looking for a solution.
        > >
        > >We have a few options:   find an adapter from 20-SSOP to 20-DIP,
        > >redesign all our PCB ASSy in mixed Technology, or buy the chip
(if
        > >possible) in die form and have it packaged by a third party....
        > >
        > >If we could find an adapter, we would be happy because it would
give
> us
        > >the extra time to change all our design ( 25-30 different pcb )
        > >
        > >Any other suggestion or any help would be appreciated.
        > >
        > >Alain Mathieu
        > >Electroline Equipment Inc.
        > >[log in to unmask]
>

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