Discrete sockets are a type of IC (integrated circuit) socket designed to allow IC devices to be mounted onto PCBs (printed circuit boards), giving virtually zero above-board profile. The socket is designed to press fit into a hole in your PCB and is therefore ideal for applications where space is limited.
How do discrete sockets work?
Discrete sockets are useful because you don't need solderto fit them. You simply insert them into the plated thru-holes on a PCB enabling the holes to become the component socket. The sockets are conical in shape and re-size the thru-hole on the board when pressed into place.
Options for the shell of the discrete socket included closed or open-ended, with or without a knurled section for added board retention.
Features and benefit of discrete sockets
Discrete sockets are designed to meet severe environmental conditions. They're beneficial because they:
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Economy 800 series PCB DIP sockets with open
ladder style frame and 2.54mm centerline. These PCB DIP IC sockets mount vertically and have stamped and formed gold plated contacts with four fingered mating. Precision four-finger inner contact provides concentric funnel ...
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Sockets featuring gold-plated / tin-plated tulip contacts for
insertion in standard Ø 0.8 mm PCB holes.Allow PCBs (EPROM) to be fitted on sockets even in applications where the space between two boards is minimal. The memory and its socket have ...
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A range of open frame IC DIP sockets
with a 2.54mm pitch. These 2.54mm PCB through hole mount IC DIP sockets have a black UL94V-0 PBT insulator and tin plated turned pin contacts.
