Bus Pirate 5 SOIC / SOP8 SPI Flash Adapter
37 units will be available shortly.
This accessory for the Bus Pirate 5 makes it easy to program bare flash memory chips without the need for clips or soldering. Currently, SOP8 150mil and 208mil are the most common and affordable flash packages available. After reviewing several options, the Bus Pirate 5 team opted for these connectors, popular in the mobile phone repair industry. They allow for easy insertion and removal of chips, though they are slightly bulky with delicate pins. The cost reflects this complexity, as a 16-pin socket is twice the price of an 8-pin socket.
Inserting a Chip:
- Gently press down on the top of the socket to retract the spring fingers.
- Place the chip into the socket, ensuring that pin 1 (indicated by a dot or stripe) aligns with the socket's pin 1 marker.
- Release the socket; the spring fingers will securely grip the chip.
Removing a Chip:
- Gently press down on the top of the socket to retract the spring fingers.
- Carefully lift the chip out with tweezers, or turn the socket upside down to let the chip fall into your hand.
- Release the socket to allow the spring fingers to close.
Technical Details
The Bus Pirate 5 SOIC / SOP8 SPI Flash Adapter appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-6021
by Little Bird
