This amazing accessory for the Bus Pirate 5 simplifies programming bare flash memory chips without the hassle of clips or soldering. SOP8 150mil and 208mil are the most popular and cost - effective flash packages around. After careful evaluation, the Bus Pirate 5 team chose connectors widely used in the mobile phone repair industry. These connectors allow for easy insertion and removal of chips, though they are a bit large and have delicate pins. The price reflects the complexity, with a 16 - pin socket costing twice as much as an 8 - pin socket. Inserting a chip is a breeze: just press down on the socket top to retract the spring fingers, place the chip with pin 1 aligned, and release the socket. Removing a chip is just as easy: press down, lift it out with tweezers or turn the socket upside - down, then release the socket. Technical details include documentation overview, SOP8 SPI Flash Adapter schematic and PCB, flash command documentation, and how to interface common SPI flash chips.
Using this Bus Pirate 5 SOIC/SOP8 SPI Flash Adapter is super easy. To insert a chip, gently press down on the top of the socket to retract the spring fingers. Place the chip in the socket, making sure pin 1 on the chip (marked by a dot or stripe) lines up with the socket's pin 1 marker. Then let go of the socket, and the spring fingers will hold the chip securely. When you want to remove a chip, press down on the socket again, then carefully lift the chip out with tweezers or turn the socket upside - down so the chip falls into your hand. After that, release the socket. Be careful when handling the adapter as the pins are delicate. Avoid dropping or applying too much force. Keep the adapter clean and dry. If you notice any damage to the pins or the socket, it's best to get it checked or replaced.
