Description
The 16 Pin DIP IC Socket Base Adaptor (Pack of 5) is a premium-quality PCB mount IC socket designed for securely mounting and replacing 16-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP) integrated circuits without soldering the IC directly onto the PCB. This removable IC holder protects temperature-sensitive and valuable ICs from soldering heat while allowing quick installation, removal, replacement, and programming whenever required. It is an excellent solution for electronics prototyping, embedded systems, industrial control equipment, and PCB development.
Manufactured using phosphor bronze contacts with tin-plated terminals, this JDEC-compliant IC socket provides excellent electrical conductivity, reliable mechanical strength, and long operational life. The molded orientation notch ensures proper IC alignment during installation, while the precision contact design offers secure retention with smooth insertion and extraction. Suitable for microcontrollers, logic ICs, interface ICs, memory devices, and other standard 16-pin DIP packages used in professional and DIY electronics applications.
Features
- Premium-quality 16-pin DIP IC socket base adaptor.
- Designed for direct through-hole PCB mounting.
- Compatible with standard 16-pin DIP integrated circuits.
- JDEC compliant for industry-standard compatibility.
- Molded orientation notch ensures correct IC installation.
- Protects temperature-sensitive ICs from soldering heat.
- Allows quick IC replacement without PCB damage.
- Phosphor bronze contacts provide excellent electrical conductivity.
- Tin-plated contacts improve corrosion resistance and durability.
- Precision contact design ensures secure IC retention.
- Suitable for repeated IC insertion and removal.
- Compact, lightweight, and durable construction.
Benefits
- Protects expensive ICs from soldering heat damage.
- Simplifies IC replacement, testing, and programming.
- Reduces PCB repair time and maintenance costs.
- Provides stable and reliable electrical connections.
- Improves PCB serviceability and long-term reliability.
- Ideal for prototype development and production environments.
Applications
- Microcontroller development boards
- Embedded system development
- Industrial automation equipment
- PLC control systems
- Logic IC circuits
- Interface IC applications
- EPROM and EEPROM programming
- PCB prototyping
- Electronic product development
- OEM PCB manufacturing
- Electronics repair and servicing
- Instrumentation equipment
- Communication devices
- Consumer electronics
- Educational electronics laboratories
- DIY electronics projects
- Circuit testing and debugging
- Research and development projects
- Electronic training kits
- Removable IC mounting applications
Package Includes
- 5 × 16 Pin DIP IC Socket Base Adaptors
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 16 Pin DIP IC Socket Base Adaptor |
| Package Type | DIP (Dual In-line Package) |
| Number of Pins | 16 |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole PCB Mount |
| PCB Mounting | Direct PCB Mount |
| Standard Compliance | JDEC Compliant |
| Current Handling Capacity | 1A |
| Number of Contact Points | 16 |
| Contact Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Contact Plating | Tin |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +85°C |
| Flammability Rating | UL94V-0 |
| Color | Black |
| Maximum Insertion Force | 340g per Contact |
| Maximum Extraction Force | 80g per Contact |
| Length | 20mm |
| Width | 10mm |
| Height | 4mm |
| Weight | 1g (Approx. Each) |
| Package Quantity | 5 Pieces |
| Shipping Weight | 0.005kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 6 × 4 × 2cm |







