@bubu not sure what you're making, but if you have the space for it, a socketed 75176 gives you lots of choice of drive chips with different slew rates for experimentation / replacement if problems arise.
I see, I am building a 4 axis CNC motion controller. Even though space is less and most components are SMD. But since its a prototype board maybe sockets might be a good way to approach this.
Just a comment: I have a lot of RS484, mostly Modbus and DMX, and regularly see blown buffer chips on otherwise undamaged boards ... so we try always to get socketed drivers
For your work, is there a certain name or type of document that details why certain components were chosen for a design?
This 1.5 A LED driver is used in a design. Although, it's past end of life. The only 1.5 A replacement I searched is a non-standard part with a lead time of two years...
