IC Sockets

Sockets for DIP integrated circuits to allow solder-free chip installation. 6, 8, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 40 contacts at 2.54 mm pitch. Standard stamped and machined (turned-pin) types for higher reliability. ZIF sockets for frequent chip swaps in programmers. Filter by contact count, type (DIP, SOIC), and contact quality. Used in prototyping boards, test fixtures, ROM programmers, hybrid-tube gear, and repair of legacy equipment to install ICs without thermal stress.