Looking for high quality 64-pin DIP/DIL socket for my Amiga project

_Chrille_ · 02 February 2021, 19:12

Hi,

I am about to build a A500++ board and I am looking for the highest quality/most reliable sockets for my ICs. I see that most people who build these boards use the round hole machined sockets instead of the kind that the original Amigas used. I will probably use high quality dual wipes instead because they are better suited for the job and it is easier to remove or replace ICs without damage to the pins.

I have found that all socket sizes except the 64 pin socket used for the Motorola 68k CPU is readily available as high quality brand name parts. Do any of you guys know where I can purchase a brand new high quality 64 pin dual wipe socket for my project?

leof · 02 February 2021, 19:24

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3295...archweb201603_

_Chrille_ · 02 February 2021, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by leof

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3295...archweb201603_

Thanks for the tip, I really appreciate it, but I would prefer not to use cheap no-name Chinese parts. My mistake, I should have written that in my previous post.

What I am looking for is reliable high quality brand name parts. Preferably available from European resellers since I am located in Sweden but if it is impossible to find in Europe I might consider buying elsewhere.

leof · 02 February 2021, 21:18

Let me know if you find some....

Maybe you can use 2x 32 pin sockets. These are perhaps better available than 64 pin.

jbilander · 02 February 2021, 21:19

Make sure they have 22.86 mm row pitch and 2.54mm pin pitch. Based on the reviews those aliexpress dip64 are 1.778mm pin pitch, won't fit.

Here are two quality options but with turned pins:

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/dil-sockets/0813200/

https://www.reichelt.de/de/en/ic-soc...64p-p8228.html

_Chrille_ · 02 February 2021, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by leof

Let me know if you find some....

Maybe you can use 2x 32 pin sockets. These are perhaps better available than 64 pin.

Sure, will do. Perhaps we can get some more tips in this thread from other forum members

dalek · 02 February 2021, 22:03

If you want high quality don't get them from aliexpress.

Only from digikey/mouser/rs/arrow/reichelt etc where you can see the datasheet and the material used for the contacts and can be sure you are getting the real deal.

These are the ones I use: https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/dil-sockets/0813200/

Oh one other point - most accelerators that sit in the 68k socket these days use round pins. Using turned pin sockets will get you a much tighter fit if an accelerator inevitably gets installed.

If sticking with a regular DIP 68k then dual-wipe sockets are okay. After switching to turned pin I've never looked back.

Daedalus · 02 February 2021, 22:33

Yeah, they're the same ones I use from RS too (813-200), and they're very good quality. Similarly, I only buy parts from proper suppliers where I'm sure I'm getting good stuff, and if there's ever a problem, it's easy to sort out. Buying from Ali Express is reserved for parts I can't find anywhere else.

_Chrille_ · 02 February 2021, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalek

If you want high quality don't get them from aliexpress.

Only from digikey/mouser/rs/arrow/reichelt etc where you can see the datasheet and the material used for the contacts and can be sure you are getting the real deal.

These are the ones I use: https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/dil-sockets/0813200/

Oh one other point - most accelerators that sit in the 68k socket these days use round pins. Using turned pin sockets will get you a much tighter fit if an accelerator inevitably gets installed.

If sticking with a regular DIP 68k then dual-wipe sockets are okay. After switching to turned pin I've never looked back.

I agree with you. As I said earlier Ali express is not an option. I would like to buy genuine parts from a reputable seller such as Mouser, Digikey etc.

Maybe I should reconsider using turned pin/machined sockets. They are easier to find. I have to think about it.

At this moment I have no plans for any accelerators but you never know...

Lemaru · 03 February 2021, 02:53

Exxos has some available on his shop. I have had one in the past and it's a good quality turned pin socket.

https://www.exxoshost.co.uk/atari/store2/

I also have about 19x sockets here for various projects. Unfortunately I can't provide a link as looks like they were leftover new old stock and no longer available. Shame as I wanted some spares.

attle · 03 February 2021, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Chrille_

Hi,
Do any of you guys know where I can purchase a brand new high quality 64 pin dual wipe socket for my project?

Here's a seller based in Sweden: http://www.demand.nu/retrotech/icsdil64mt.html

_Chrille_ · 03 February 2021, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by attle

Here's a seller based in Sweden: http://www.demand.nu/retrotech/icsdil64mt.html

Yes, I know about him. He is a great guy to deal with. I have bought components from him before for some earlier projects but that type of socket is the one I would rather not use.

Thanks for the tip anyway

jbilander · 03 February 2021, 14:43

Maybe this one then? I don't know but seems to be the correct pin pitch and has dual wipes. Only rated 1A max though, I think an old 68000 cpu has power consumption of around 1.5W at 8MHz and current about 0.3A, but if you are going to plug-in an 060-accelerator in that socket you may have to think twice.

https://richelectronics.co.uk/produc...-pieces-om1167

02 February 2021, 19:12	#1
_Chrille_ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Sweden Posts: 13	Looking for high quality 64-pin DIP/DIL socket for my Amiga project Hi, I am about to build a A500++ board and I am looking for the highest quality/most reliable sockets for my ICs. I see that most people who build these boards use the round hole machined sockets instead of the kind that the original Amigas used. I will probably use high quality dual wipes instead because they are better suited for the job and it is easier to remove or replace ICs without damage to the pins. I have found that all socket sizes except the 64 pin socket used for the Motorola 68k CPU is readily available as high quality brand name parts. Do any of you guys know where I can purchase a brand new high quality 64 pin dual wipe socket for my project?

02 February 2021, 22:03	#7
dalek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NSW/Australia Posts: 462	If you want high quality don't get them from aliexpress. Only from digikey/mouser/rs/arrow/reichelt etc where you can see the datasheet and the material used for the contacts and can be sure you are getting the real deal. These are the ones I use: https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/dil-sockets/0813200/ Oh one other point - most accelerators that sit in the 68k socket these days use round pins. Using turned pin sockets will get you a much tighter fit if an accelerator inevitably gets installed. If sticking with a regular DIP 68k then dual-wipe sockets are okay. After switching to turned pin I've never looked back. Last edited by dalek; 02 February 2021 at 22:13. Reason: update

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02 February 2021, 19:24	#2
leof Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Hague / The Netherlands Posts: 26	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3295...archweb201603_

02 February 2021, 21:18	#4
leof Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Hague / The Netherlands Posts: 26	Let me know if you find some.... Maybe you can use 2x 32 pin sockets. These are perhaps better available than 64 pin.

02 February 2021, 21:19	#5
jbilander Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Stockholm Age: 48 Posts: 264	Make sure they have 22.86 mm row pitch and 2.54mm pin pitch. Based on the reviews those aliexpress dip64 are 1.778mm pin pitch, won't fit. Here are two quality options but with turned pins: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/dil-sockets/0813200/ https://www.reichelt.de/de/en/ic-soc...64p-p8228.html

02 February 2021, 22:33	#8
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	Yeah, they're the same ones I use from RS too (813-200), and they're very good quality. Similarly, I only buy parts from proper suppliers where I'm sure I'm getting good stuff, and if there's ever a problem, it's easy to sort out. Buying from Ali Express is reserved for parts I can't find anywhere else.

03 February 2021, 02:53	#10
Lemaru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Berks, UK Posts: 269	Exxos has some available on his shop. I have had one in the past and it's a good quality turned pin socket. https://www.exxoshost.co.uk/atari/store2/ I also have about 19x sockets here for various projects. Unfortunately I can't provide a link as looks like they were leftover new old stock and no longer available. Shame as I wanted some spares.

03 February 2021, 14:43	#13
jbilander Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Stockholm Age: 48 Posts: 264	Maybe this one then? I don't know but seems to be the correct pin pitch and has dual wipes. Only rated 1A max though, I think an old 68000 cpu has power consumption of around 1.5W at 8MHz and current about 0.3A, but if you are going to plug-in an 060-accelerator in that socket you may have to think twice. https://richelectronics.co.uk/produc...-pieces-om1167

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