ZIF Socket 40-Pin 0.6″ Wide

Allow ICs and other leaded devices to be inserted and removed from a circuit easily and without damage.

Description

ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets allow ICs and other leaded devices to be inserted and removed from a circuit easily and without damage.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Qty 1 – ZIF Socket, 40-Pin, 0.6″ Wide

KEY FEATURES OF ZIF SOCKET, 40-PIN, 0.6″ WIDE:

• Fits up to 40-pin DIP ICs or other components with 0.6″ width
• Bottom pins are 0.6″ in width and will fit a standard 0.6″ wide socket
• Breadboard compatible.

ZIF sockets are commonly used for IC programmers or test fixtures where you want to put ICs into a circuit temporarily. They are like a normal socket except that they are spring loaded and tightened with a lever so there is no chance of damage to the IC.

Besides ICs, these sockets can also be used to grab onto male headers of modules, pins of 7-segment LED arrays and similar devices.

Simple permanent test and programming fixtures can be made using a universal prototype PCB with one of these sockets mounted along with the peripheral resistors or other components required to complete the circuit.  Temporary fixtures can be constructed on solderless breadboards.

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