SOJ Adapter
tops4u·Ram-Tester·Schematic/SOJ_Adapter/SOJ_Adapter.kicad_pcb
About the SOJ Adapter PCB
SOJ Adapter is an open source PCB design by tops4u, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 56.5 × 44.7 mm, with 7 components from 7 distinct parts.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Ram Tester for vintage CBM Computer RAM Chips
This Adapter add 2 SOJ 26 Sockets which allows for testing of 514256/514400 Style RAM and 511000/411000 RAM in SOJ Packages.
It also adds 2 ZIP Sockets, one for 511000/411000 RAM in ZIP Package and the other for 41256 RAM in ZIP Package.

SOJ Adapter bill of materials (BOM)
7 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 256K x 4 / 1M x 4 | SOJ-28_7.62x18.415mm_P1.27mm | J1 |
| 1 | 1M x 1 | SOJ-28_7.62x18.415mm_P1.27mm | J2 |
| 1 | Conn_02x10_Counter_Clockwise | DIP-20_W7.62mm | J3 |
| 1 | 1M x 1 odd | PinHeader_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | 1M x 1 even | PinHeader_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | 41256 odd | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | 41256 even | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7 |
SOJ Adapter design files
The KiCad project lives in the tops4u/Ram-Tester repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
SOJ Adapter: common questions
How big is the SOJ Adapter PCB?
The SOJ Adapter measures 56.5 × 44.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the SOJ Adapter?
7 components, from 7 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the SOJ Adapter design files?
From the tops4u/Ram-Tester repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the SOJ Adapter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which tops4u chose for the repository.
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