{"product_id":"dip-zif-ic-socket-2-54mm-universal-locking-test-programming","title":"DIP ZIF IC Socket 2.54mm Universal Locking Test Socket for IC Programming","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDIP ZIF IC Socket - 2.54mm Universal Locking Test Socket for IC Programming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eZIF (Zero Insertion Force) IC socket\u003c\/strong\u003e allows DIP ICs to be inserted and removed without bending pins, using a locking lever mechanism that clamps all contacts simultaneously. Essential for \u003cstrong\u003eEPROM programmers, IC testers, and development boards\u003c\/strong\u003e where ICs are frequently swapped. Available in 8-pin to 40-pin DIP configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.54mm (0.1 inch standard DIP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Count Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 40 pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsertion Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero (ZIF lever mechanism)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphor bronze, gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOM \/ Nylon (UL94 V-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A per contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;20 milliohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-55C to +125C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough-hole, solder to PCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eZIF vs Standard IC Socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZIF Socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsertion Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero (lever)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (press-fit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Damage Risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePossible on repeated use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC Swap Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast (lever open\/close)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow (pry out carefully)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgramming, frequent swaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose ZIF Socket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Insertion Force\u003c\/strong\u003e - No pin bending risk when inserting or removing ICs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated Contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e - Low contact resistance and corrosion resistance for reliable connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Lever\u003c\/strong\u003e - Secure IC clamping during programming or testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated Use\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rated for thousands of insertion cycles without contact degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal DIP Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fits all standard 2.54mm pitch DIP ICs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPROM programmer socket (TL866II Plus, XGecu T48, Wellon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrocontroller development board IC socket (PIC, AVR, 8051)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIC testing and characterization fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototyping board for frequent IC changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS chip programming and replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational electronics lab IC socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I use a ZIF socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lever to open contacts (zero force). 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