Post by thread:[PIC]: Transition sockets for ICE

Hello Piclisters, i use my Mplab ICE2000 Emu mostly to evaluate SMT type designs. Therefore, i always be in need for the transition sockets which are the small connectors that are directly soldered into the applications board. These are pretty expensive when ordered from Microchip. Actually they sell 3 pcs. for about 30 USD. Does anybody know of a second source for that part because i use up 3 pcs. per month. Thany you -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads

There are several other sources for these sockets, such as Emulation Technology. Microchip's prices are WAAAY lower than any of the other sources, like about 1/3 or less of their prices. If you find ones at lower prices that Microchip's, I'd like to know about it. For an Atmel-based project in a TQFP-44 package, I would up paying nearly $300 for a transition socket. Since their pinout was odd, I wasn't able to substitute the Microchip socket. > {Original Message removed}