Our extensive selection of DIP sockets, available from 6 to 48 contacts, offers a highly reliable connection between integrated circuit (IC) devices and PCBs. With termination options including through-hole and surface mounting, and contact types such as four-finger and dual leaf, alongside various plating choices, these sockets provide quick IC mating/unmating, easy field IC replacement, and flexibility for system upgrades. They are ideal for industrial controls, intelligent buildings, medical devices, military applications, and other embedded systems.
| Contact Type | Insulator Material | Contact Material | Contact Plating Options | Sleeve Plating Options | Insertion Force (AVG) | Withdrawal Force (AVG) | Accepted IC PIN Dimensions | Contact Rating | Contact Resistance | Dielectric Withstanding Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-Fingered (Machined) | Thermoplastic polyester, UL94 V-0 30% glass filled | Beryllium copper | Gold, low gold, tin | Gold, tin, tin/lead | 179 Grams | 63 Grams | .009 x .015 through .011 x .020, OR .016 to .021 diameter, .150/.105 long | 3 Amps/pin | 10 Milliohms max. | Open frame- 1,000 Volts RMS; Closed frame- 1,000 Volts RMS |
| Four-Fingered (Stamped) | Thermoplastic polyester, UL94 V-0 30% glass filled | Beryllium copper | Gold, low gold, tin | Gold, tin, tin/lead | 134 Grams | 63 Grams | .009 x .015 through .011 x .020, OR .016 to .021 diameter, .150/.105 long | 3 Amps/pin | 10 Milliohms max. | Open frame- 1,000 Volts RMS; Closed frame- 1,000 Volts RMS |
| Dual Leaf | PBT, thermoplastic, black | Phosphorous bronze | Tin | Copper | 300 Grams max. | 20 Grams min. | .008 - .012 | 1 Amp/pin | 20 Milliohms max. | 1000V AC min. |
