Abstract: A waveform equalizer for equalizing a distorted signal, contains a sampling unit, a time series generating unit, and an equalization neural network unit. The sampling unit samples the level of a distorted signal at a predetermined rate. The time series generating unit serially receives the sampled level and outputs in parallel a predetermined number of the levels which have been last received. The equalization neural network unit receives the outputs of the time series generating unit, and generates an equalized signal of the distorted signal based on the outputs of the time series generating unit using a set of equalization network weights which are preset therein. The waveform equalizer may further contain a distortion characteristic detecting unit, an equalization network weight holding unit, and a selector unit. The distortion characteristic detecting unit detects a distortion characteristic of the distorted signal.

Abstract: Pin head mounting members are rotatably mounted on a horizontal spindle above a table which horizontally supports a holding, plate holding chip type electronic components. The spindle is vertically movable by a vertical cylinder. Each pin head mounting member is shaped as a rectangular sleeve. A mounting surface is formed on each side portion of the pin head mounting member. A pin head each having a number of press pin is detachably mounted on each of the mounting surfaces A locking pin is provided on an upper end portion of the spindle for locking the pin head mounting members every 90.degree.. Thus, it is possible to efficiently replace press pins in response to a type change of chip type electronic components, as well as to quickly exchange a broken press pin.