✅ Key Features:

• Number of Pins: 18 (9 pins per row, dual row configuration)

• Socket Type: DIP (Dual In-line Package)

• Pin Pitch: Standard 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) spacing

• Material: High-quality metal contacts with a durable plastic base

• Mounting Type: Through-Hole (THT)

• Compatible With: Standard 18-pin DIP ICs

🔧 Applications:

• Electronics prototyping and development boards

• Microcontroller and logic IC mounting and testing

• Easy IC replacement and upgrading

• Educational electronics kits and projects

• Repair and maintenance of IC-based circuits

⚙️ Technical Specifications:

• Contact Material: Tin or gold-plated contacts for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance

• Insulation Material: Durable, heat-resistant thermoplastic

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C

• Durability: Supports multiple insertion and removal cycles without performance degradation

This IC socket enhances circuit flexibility by preventing damage to ICs during soldering and enabling easy maintenance.