Product Overview
Through-Hole 18P Dual Inline Wire-Wrap Socket with Square Posts
Product Condition
Unused, New Old Stock. Blue plastic body with all gold-plated contacts bright and untarnished.
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Product Overview
18-pin Dual Inline Package wire-wrap socket designed for through-hole PCB mounting and backplane wiring. The blue molded body holds two parallel rows of precision contacts, with extended gold-plated square posts for wire-wrap terminations. This style of socket allows IC installation without soldering the chip directly, while providing long posts for manual wire-wrapping on prototyping boards or custom assemblies.
Commonly used in development systems, laboratory prototypes, telecommunications equipment, and serviceable industrial electronics.
Key Features
- 18-pin Dual Inline Package configuration
- Wire-wrap style extended square posts
- Gold-plated contacts and leads
- Through-hole mounting
- Blue molded plastic housing
- Dual-row contact layout
- Designed for socketing DIP integrated circuits
- Suitable for prototyping and backplane wiring
Applications
- Wire-wrap prototyping systems
- Laboratory circuit development
- Telecommunications backplane assemblies
- Industrial control electronics
- Vintage computer restoration
- Educational electronics training boards
- Serviceable embedded system builds
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a standard DIP socket?
This version uses extended square posts designed for wire-wrap connections rather than short solder-only leads.
Are the contacts gold-plated?
Yes. The contacts and posts are gold-plated and appear bright and untarnished.
Is this surface mount?
No. It is a through-hole socket with extended posts for wire-wrapping or through-board installation.
Will this fit standard 18-pin DIP ICs?
It is intended for 18-pin Dual Inline Package integrated circuits. Confirm your device footprint before ordering.
Is more stock available?
Available quantity reflects current inventory on hand.
Built for hands-on circuit work. If you are building, modifying, or restoring with wire-wrap techniques, this socket keeps the IC removable while the wiring stays solid.
