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--- Bob Gardner <bob.linda.gardner@verizon.net> wrote:

> I'm looking for a reasonably inexpensive way to
> program a bootloader 
> into some ATmega324p chips in a TQFP package before
> I put them on 
> boards since I would prefer not to put a programming
> adapter on the 
> boards. All the sockets I've seen seem to be in the
> $100+ range.  
> Anything out there for doing small volumes?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob

hi;

seems to be a stupid idea, but you may make a pcb for
this TQFP package and place IC on it without soldering
by forcing IC into it using something like a clips or
something, sorry i dont know the exact word of this
<clips> thing in english.

i think it may cost less than 5$

good luck;



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