IC BASE 40 PIN

40-Pin IC Socket – DIP Socket for Integrated Circuits
The 40-pin IC socket is a durable through-hole DIP socket designed for safely mounting integrated circuits onto PCBs without directly soldering the IC itself. Commonly used in embedded systems, microcontroller applications, IC programming, electronics prototyping, and repair work, this socket protects sensitive ICs from soldering heat damage while allowing easy insertion, removal, testing, and replacement.

Why it’s a System Essential:
• Prevents Heat Damage: Protects temperature-sensitive ICs during soldering operations.
• Easy IC Replacement: Allows integrated circuits to be inserted and removed without desoldering.
• Ideal for Testing & Development: Useful for prototyping, debugging, and repeated IC replacement.
• Suitable for Microcontroller Applications: Convenient for programmable ICs that need external programming.
• Durable Construction: Made from black thermoplastic with tin-plated alloy contacts for reliable performance.
• Orientation Support: Moulded notch ensures correct IC alignment during installation.
• Expandable Design: Can be mounted end-to-end to support larger IC configurations.

Technical Specifications:
• Socket Type: 40-Pin DIP IC Socket
• Number of Pins: 40 Pins
• Pin Pitch: 2.54mm
• Pitch Width: 7.62mm
• PCB Hole Requirement: 0.60mm
• Overall Height Above PCB: 4.80mm

Construction Details:
• Body Material: Black Thermoplastic
• Contact Material: Tin-Plated Alloy Contacts

Mechanical Features:
• Moulded Orientation Notch
• Easy IC Insertion & Removal
• Through-Hole PCB Mounting
• JDEC Standard Compliant

Features:
• Heat protection for integrated circuits
• Replaceable IC mounting solution
• Reliable electrical contact performance
• PCB and breadboard compatible
• Suitable for repeated IC testing
• Embedded development friendly

Applications:
• Embedded systems development
• Microcontroller programming
• Electronics prototyping
• IC testing and debugging
• Educational electronics projects
• Industrial electronics repair
• DIY electronics projects
• Replaceable IC circuit designs
• Temperature-sensitive IC applications

Best For:
Ideal for students, hobbyists, makers, engineers, technicians, and embedded developers working on microcontroller systems, electronics prototyping, IC testing, embedded hardware, repair applications, and programmable hardware requiring safe, reusable, and reliable 40-pin DIP IC mounting solutions.