This machined 42-pin dual-wipe DIP socket acts as a high-precision mounting platform for wide-body integrated circuits on networking boards. It features screw-machined sleeves and four-finger Beryllium Copper inner clips to ensure a secure, 360-degree electrical bond that resists vibration. The durable PPS housing survives extreme wave soldering temperatures without any structural warping. With a 15.24mm row spacing and 3A current rating, this unit provides superior conductivity for large 42-position packages. Engineers utilize this modular carrier to facilitate easy chip updates while protecting sensitive silicon from thermal damage during the assembly process. It is a vital component for medical and industrial networking systems requiring maximum contact stability.
Key Features
- Wide-Body Configuration: Fits standard 15.24mm (.600″) dual-row integrated circuits.
- Machined Round Pins: Ensures gas-tight mating with four-finger Beryllium Copper clips.
- Hi-Temp PPS Housing: Withstands extreme industrial soldering temperatures without warping.
- 3A Current Capacity: Supports higher power delivery for large 42-pin ICs.
Main Specifications:
General Information:
| Product No.: | ICM-642-1-GT-HT | |
| Product Type: | DIP IC Sockets | |
| Number of Rows: | Dual Row | |
| Number of Positions: | 42 | |
| Contact Type: | Screw-Machined | |
| Mounting Type: | Through Hole | |
| Pitch – Mating: | 0.100″ (2.54mm) | |
| Row Spacing: | 0.6″ (15.24mm) | |
| 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 |
ICM-6XX Series Dimensions & Part Number Selection Table
Applications:
- Swappable Audio Op-Amps
- BIOS & Firmware Socketing
- IC Programming & Testing Fixtures
- Hardware R&D & Prototyping
- On-Site Industrial Maintenance
Factory pricing and exceptional product quality. OEM & ODM Services. Get a free quote now!
Metabee is a professional connector manufacturer from China. We can provide all kinds of IC Sockets.


