Hi, Posted this on the other thread where we were discussing 400kHz RTCs.
This should work for the DS1337C and the DS1338C
Made an error over there (missed 2 pins) however since there are a limited number of pins used (6) of the 16, I still figure these six pins could be soldered down to six of the 8 pins on a standard machined dip socket.
This obviously would not work if more pins required.
"For those of you assisting in my quest for DS1337s and 6pF crystals;
Have established that Futurlec are currently stocking the DS1337C# RTC clock chip which is only available in SMD and incorporates the crystal.
Have also established that the overall length of one of these 16 pin SOICs pretty much matches the length of an 8pin DIP socket.
The overall width also pretty much matches the width of an 8pin DIP socket.
As the crystal is built in the grounding etc issues associated with the external crystal are eliminated.
There are also only 6 pins to deal with all at one end, 3 per side.
So the plan is to solder these pins directly to the tops of the pins on an 8 pin machined DIP socket. The space between the dip socket tops is around 0.95mm and the space between the legs on the DS1337C# is 1mm so with correct positioning this will work. Pins 1 and 3 soldered directly, pin 2 looped around to leg 3 on the socket. All other pins are NC
Will also solder down a couple of the NC pins at the other end of the 16 pin SOIC for support.
This makes a DS1337C# RTC 16 leg SOIC into an 8 pin DIP RTC.
Will provide a photo in a week or so once parts received and are soldered up.
Thanks again for your assistance and apologies for hijacking this thread which was not intended.
Cost is AU$1.56 per DS1337C# plus AU$4.00 for shipping, delivery a week or so - ordered 2 plus some 8 pin machined sockets.
- each to their own I guess 
