An IC (integrated circuit) socket adaptor helps to convert one type of IC socket into another, for example from a small outline ICs (SOIC) socket to a dual in line (DIP) format. IC sockets are a kind of placeholder that provides safe removal and insertion of IC chips which might otherwise become damaged if left in place from the soldering and heat.
How to fit your IC socket adaptor
The top of the IC socket adapter has surface mount pads to which the surface mount device can be soldered. The underside of the adapter has DIP pins. These can either be soldered into a PCB (printed circuit board) or mated with any standard IC socket.
IC socket adaptor benefits and applications
IC socket adaptors are ideal because they can reduce development costs – you don't need to redesign boards for alternative packages.
They're used in applications where integrated circuit devices have short lead pins, such as desktop and server computers. They're also used for prototyping new circuits because they allow easy component swapping.
Description:
Tin plated through headers, suitable for interconnecting two
PCBs. They can be used with appropriate DIL socket to form a plug and socket pair, or can be directly soldered to the PCB. Inner contact material: Tin plated beryllium copper Outer ...
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These Swiss Preci-dip Dual-In-Line 2.54mm pitch 110 Series
sockets are open frame Through Hole or SMD perpendicular mounted connectors. The surface mount DIL sockets are designed for reflow soldering including vapour phase with Gull Wing terminations for maximum strength and ...
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’Adaptics’ of the same specification as the dual
in line package to PLCC versions, which enable PLCCs to be converted to Dual in line package format of 0.1in. pitch and 0.6in. row spacing. Development costs may be reduced by avoiding ...
Description:
A range of PLCC surface mount sockets with
phosphor bronze contacts. The contacts are set on a 0.1in. grid to match JEDEC patterns. Polarising feature ensures correct insertion of chip carriers. Suitable extraction tool (stock no. 480-3005). Low profile design, ...
