Overview
The 8-Pin DIP IC Socket is a standard 2.54mm (0.1″) pitch connector designed to hold small-scale integrated circuits. In prototyping, chips are often the most expensive and fragile components. This socket acts as a heat buffer; you solder the socket to your PCB or stripboard, and then simply press the IC into the gold or tin-plated contacts. If you ever need to upgrade your firmware (on an ATTiny85) or replace a blown timer, you can do it in seconds without a desoldering pump.
Key Features
Non-Destructive Prototyping: Switch between different Op-Amps or Timers to test circuit behavior without damaging the board.
Standard Compatibility: Fits perfectly into breadboards, donut boards, and professional PCBs.
Orientation Notch: Features a semi-circle notch on one end to match the “Dot” or “U” on your IC, preventing reverse installation.
Dual-Leaf Contacts: Provides a tight, vibration-resistant grip on the IC pins for a continuous electrical path.
High Temperature Housing: The black thermoplastic body can withstand standard soldering temperatures without melting.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Number of Pins | 8 (2 x 4) |
| Pitch | 2.54mm (Standard) |
| Row-to-Row Spacing | 7.62mm (0.3 inch) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (Solder) |
| Contact Material | Tin-Plated Copper Alloy |
| Insulation Resistance | 1000MΩ Min. |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +105°C |
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