Quote Originally Posted by dave w
I don't use a ZIF. I use the Moates.net HRD1 adapter http://www.moates.net/hdr1-memcal-heade ... l?cPath=64" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The HRD1 adapter allows the chip to be erased / flashed in the memcal. It might even be possible to directly solder the 27SF512 into the memcal, but I don't know how much heat the 27SF512 can handle?

dave w
That's what I've done on several MEMCALs. I've never had a problem with heat affecting the EEPROMs, but I do apply just enough heat for just long enough to get a small solder pool on each leg to form.