This 8 pin machined DIP socket acts as a high-reliability carrier for integrated circuits on networking circuit boards. It features two-piece screw-machined contacts with 4-finger Beryllium Copper inner clips to ensure a secure, gas-tight electrical mating that resists vibration. The housing is molded from PPS thermoplastic to survive extreme industrial soldering heat without any structural warping. With a 3A current rating, this unit provides superior conductivity compared to standard stamped sockets. Engineers utilize this precision interface to facilitate easy chip replacement and protect sensitive silicon from thermal damage during the assembly process. It is an essential component for medical and industrial hardware requiring long-term signal stability.
Key Features
- Machined Pin Design: Ensures gas-tight mating with 4-finger Beryllium Copper clips.
- High-Temp PPS Housing: Withstands extreme industrial soldering temperatures without deformation.
- 3A Current Capacity: Supports high power delivery for specialized integrated circuits.
- Precision Row Spacing: Matches standard .300″ spacing for stable PCB integration.
Main Specifications:
General Information:
| Product No.: | ICM-308-1-GT-HT | |
| Product Type: | DIP IC Sockets | |
| Number of Rows: | Dual Row | |
| Number of Positions: | 8 | |
| Contact Type: | Screw-Machined | |
| Mounting Type: | Through Hole | |
| Pitch – Mating: | 0.100″ (2.54mm) | |
| Row Spacing: | .300″ (7.62mm) | |
| Tail Length: | 0.110″ (2.78mm) |
Materials and Plating:
| Insulator Material: | Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) | |
| Insulator Color: | Black | |
| Inner Clip Material: | Beryllium Copper (4-Finger) | |
| Inner Clip Plating: | Gold flash over Nickel | |
| Outer Sleeve Material: | Brass | |
| Outer Sleeve Plating: | Tin over Nickel |
Electrical:
| Current rating: | 3 Amp max | |
| Operating voltage: | 60 VAC/DC | |
| Contact resistance: | ≤ 4mΩ | |
| Insulation resistance: | ≧ 1,000MΩ at 100 V | |
| Mechanical life: | 200 Cycle min |
Environmental:
| Operating Temperature: | -40°C to +105°C | |
| Compliance: | Lead Free & RoHS Compliant |
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Applications:
- Swappable Audio Op-Amps
- BIOS & Firmware Socketing
- IC Programming & Testing Fixtures
- Hardware R&D & Prototyping
- On-Site Industrial Maintenance
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