FPGA VAX update

[Chuck Guzis]

On 11/6/2005 at 1:14 AM ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk wrote:

>Why? Although the manufacturers don't recomend it, I've had no problems 
>removing and re-using SOICs, PLCCs, etc.

Sigh--one of the many facets of aging.  Even with a good strong loupe,
they're just too small to handle easily.  It's very frustrating.  I can
handle a PLCC (stick it in a socket),  but SMT caps and resistors and SOIC
are just too small for me to work with.  Heck, I need the loupe just to
read data sheets. :(

Cheers,
Chuck