Adapter Allows SOIC Interchange

Two new Correct-A-Chip adapters allow SOIC D package 150 mil body chips to be used on boards designed for SOIC DW package 300 mil body chips and vice-versa. Series 666000 adapters accept narrow-body SOIC D package devices while mounting on boards designed for wide-body SOIC DW package footprints. Series 665000 adapters accept wide-body SOIC DW package devices while mounting on boards designed for narrow-body SOIC D package footprints. Both designs are available in pin counts from eight through 24 pins, and are constructed of .062" FR-4 boards manufactured to IPC-600E Class 2 standards. The FR-4 material is glass-filled and UL94V-0 rated, with one ounce of copper traces. All Correct-A-Chip adapters are manufactured and inspected using IPC-610B Class 2 guidelines and are available in custom materials, platings, sizes and configurations to suit specific applications. Pricing for a 24-pin adapter starts at $7.25 each/100. Delivery is stock to four weeks ARO. ARIES ELECTRONICS INC., Frenchtown, NJ. (908) 996-6841.