18-6621-30

Sockets for ICs, Transistors

The 18-6621-30 IC socket is a through-hole mount socket that allows you to connect a single integrated circuit (IC) to an electrical circuit. This type of socket has two distinct advantages over other IC mounting methods: it allows easier IC replacement and helps to protect the IC from shocks and overheating. The 18-6621-30 socket is designed to fit the DIP or dual-in-line package of many IC chips.

The 18-6621-30 socket consists of two parts, the socket body and the IC. The socket body is made of a combination of metal and plastic, and the IC is held in place by small plastic pins. The overall size of the 18-6621-30 socket is 7.6 mm wide and 5.4 mm long. The socket body has a contact area on its bottom surface which sits against the printed circuit board (PCB). This contact area has two rectangular-shaped contact pads that need to be connected to the PCB. The IC connects to the contact pads of the socket body by means of small metal spring clips on the IC package.

Once the IC is inserted into the socket body and the spring clips are attached, the IC is easily and securely connected to the PCB. The spring clips ensure that the IC remains firmly connected to the socket body, while providing for easy IC removal. This is important for debugging and other troubleshooting needs.

The 18-6621-30 socket is primarily used for connecting transistors and other small, single-chip electronic components. However, it can be used for a variety of other ICs as well. This socket is especially useful for applications where the IC needs to be easily swapped out, such as in prototypes and experiments.

Working Principle

The working principle of the 18-6621-30 socket is the same as any other IC socket. The device contains two parts, the socket body and the IC. The socket body is made of plastic or metal, and has two contact pads on its bottom surface that are connected to the PCB. The IC is inserted into the socket body and held in place by small plastic pins. The metal spring clips on the IC package make contact with the contact pads of the socket body, thus connecting the IC to the PCB.

The 18-6621-30 socket is primarily used for connecting transistors and other small, single-chip electronic components. It is especially useful for applications where the IC needs to be easily swapped out, such as in prototypes and experiments. The socket can also be used for surface-mount devices, as long as the device dimensions are suitable. The main advantages offered by the 18-6621-30 IC socket are its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and its ability to allow for easy IC replacement.