Product Overview
Through-Hole Dual-Wipe IC Sockets for Standard 0.300-Inch DIP Packages
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Package contains two 16-pin IC sockets. Card marked: 276-1998 RadioShack 16-Pin IC Socket Dual-wipe contacts.
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Product Overview
Two 16-pin dual in-line package (DIP) IC sockets designed for through-hole circuit board mounting. Each socket features dual-wipe contacts that grip integrated circuit leads on both sides, ensuring solid electrical retention while protecting delicate silicon from direct soldering heat during prototyping, assembly, and repair.
Key Features
- Pin count: 16 pins arranged in two parallel rows of 8 pins
- Contact style: Dual-wipe contacts for balanced retention and low contact resistance
- Row spacing: Standard 0.300-inch (7.62 mm) DIP center-to-center spacing
- Pin pitch: 0.100-inch (2.54 mm) lead-to-lead spacing
- Termination: Solder tails for through-hole printed circuit boards and perfboards
- Package quantity: 2 sockets per package
Applications
- Soldering onto printed circuit boards and perfboards to allow easy chip replacement without desoldering.
- Restoring vintage computers, audio gear, and synthesizers where original DIP-16 ICs need socketing.
- Bench breadboarding adapters and microcontroller experimental rigs requiring frequent chip swapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dual-wipe contacts?
Dual-wipe contacts grip both flat sides of each IC pin rather than pressing against a single edge, providing lower contact resistance and dependable retention over time.
What IC package width do these sockets fit?
These sockets fit standard 0.300-inch (7.62 mm) narrow DIP packages. They do not fit wide 0.600-inch DIP devices.
Socketing a chip saves you from pulling pads the next time a part needs to come off the board. These classic RadioShack dual-wipe sockets give your build a solid grip and an easy way out.
