DIP IC Sockets — 6 to 28 Pin Narrow Body, Solder Type, -40°C to 85°C (5-Pack)

These narrow-body solder-type DIP IC sockets are designed for 300 mil (7.62mm) row-spacing DIP packages — the standard width for 6 to 28 pin DIP ICs including logic gates, op-amps, timers, and small microcontrollers. Rated from -40°C to +85°C, they are suitable for both prototyping and industrial PCB applications where socketed ICs need to be replaced or reprogrammed without desoldering.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pin Count Options	6, 8, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28 pin
Body Width (Row Spacing)	300 mil (7.62mm) — narrow body
Pin Pitch	2.54mm (0.1")
Contact Material	Phosphor bronze, tin-plated
Housing Material	Nylon (UL94 V-0 flame retardant)
Mounting Type	Through-hole, solder type
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Quantity	5 pieces

Narrow Body vs Wide Body — Which Do I Need?

Socket Width	Row Spacing	Fits These ICs
Narrow (300 mil)	7.62mm	Most 6–28 pin DIP ICs: NE555, 74HC series, LM358, ATtiny, 24Cxx EEPROM
Wide (600 mil)	15.24mm	28-pin ATmega328P, 40-pin ATmega16/32, wide-body MCUs

Why Use DIP IC Sockets?

No-desolder IC replacement — swap ICs instantly without heat damage to PCB or IC
-40°C to +85°C rating — suitable for industrial and outdoor embedded applications
Prototyping flexibility — test different ICs in the same circuit without resoldering
IC programming — remove, program externally, and reinsert without desoldering
Thermal protection — protects heat-sensitive ICs from soldering heat during PCB assembly

Compatible With / Common Use Cases

8-pin narrow: NE555 timer, LM358 op-amp, ATtiny85, 24C02 EEPROM, LM386 audio amp
14-pin narrow: 74HC00, 74HC08, 74HC14, LM324, CD4011 logic ICs
16-pin narrow: 74HC595, 74HC165, CD4017, PCF8574, ULN2003
18-pin narrow: PIC16F84A, ATtiny2313 microcontrollers
28-pin narrow: 24LC256 EEPROM, PIC18F2550 (narrow body only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my IC needs a narrow (300 mil) or wide (600 mil) socket?
A: Measure the distance between the two rows of pins on your IC. 300 mil (7.62mm) = narrow body, used for most 6–28 pin DIP ICs. 600 mil (15.24mm) = wide body, used for ATmega328P (DIP-28), ATmega16/32 (DIP-40), and other wide MCUs. Check the IC datasheet “Package Dimensions” section.

Q: Can I use these sockets for high-frequency circuits?
A: Standard stamped-pin sockets add parasitic inductance and capacitance that can affect circuits above ~10MHz. For RF or high-speed digital circuits, use machined (turned-pin) sockets with lower parasitic values, or solder the IC directly to the PCB.

Q: Are these sockets compatible with ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) IC programmers?
A: These are standard solder-type sockets for PCB mounting, not ZIF sockets. For IC programming, use a dedicated ZIF socket programmer (e.g., TL866II Plus, T48). After programming, insert the IC into these PCB-mounted sockets for installation.