Rat using metal can IC?

[dennism]

I saw that Small Bear has these: IC ua308HC

I thought it would be cool to build a Rat using this instead of the usual DIP IC package.   I build on stripboard and I can find lots of layouts for the DIP  style 308.   

So, my question is, will the metal can package work in those layouts with some reasonable leg bending/twisting, or, if not, does anyone know of a layout for the Rat specifically designed for the metal can IC? 

[chuckd666]

Oh yeah dude, definitely. You just have to be willing to bend those funny legs into the right place. The pinout should be the same as a normal DIP.

[tl-ww-ext]

I used one these myself on an Aion Rat build, so yes, it works great.  Tip: bend the legs to fit in the holes, then trim them to fit.  I.e. don't make the mistake of cutting all the legs the same length - since the can is round the legs will have different lengths.  You probably already knew that, but just in case...

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[digi2t]

Metal can op amps are where the mojo be at. 



Just watch out though, if memory serves me, the tab indicates pin 8 on the metal cans. Not pin 1, like you would be used to seeing on DIP units.

Tip: bend the legs to fit in the holes, then trim them to fit.  I.e. don't make the mistake of cutting all the legs the same length - since the can is round the legs will have different lengths.  You probably already knew that, but just in case...
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Tru dat. The 1, 4, 5, and 8 legs will end up being a bit longer, since they have to reach out more. Solder in place first, trim after. Anyway... why would you trim first in the first place? 

[Kipper4]

If you want to you can use an ordinary 8pin dip socket for the can varietys too.
No extra mojo though. 

[thermionix]

Mojo Fo' Sho'



Yes the tab is pin 8.

[Passaloutre]

Metal can ICs are great! I just built this TS with a metal can Raytheon 4558:

[thermionix]

^ I'd like to hear that, I've never seen a metal can 4558.  On the breadboard I built a Son of Screamer with two metal can LM308AHs.  It sounded like crap.  I tweaked it to better, but something about the attack was never good.  Scrapped it.

[Passaloutre]

It sounds pretty good. It's been years since I played a proper TubeScreamer, but this Son of Screamer is as close as anything I remember. I haven't boxed it up yet, as I'm considering a couple mods first (see my post "Hard Clipper Diodes")