{"product_id":"28-pin-universal-zif-socket-2-54-mm-ic-locking-seat","title":"28 pin Universal ZIF Socket – 2.54 mm IC Locking Seat","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e28 pin Universal ZIF Socket – 2.54 mm IC Locking Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential tool for anyone who frequently programs, tests, or swaps out \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Circuits (ICs)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standard IC sockets require you to push the chip in and pry it out, which often leads to bent or broken pins. This Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket solves that problem entirely using a simple mechanical lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Tomson Electronics, this socket is specifically engineered with a universal \u003cstrong\u003e2.54 mm IC locking seat\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate \u003cstrong\u003eDIP (Dual In-line Package)\u003c\/strong\u003e chips. Simply pull the metal lever up to open the internal contacts, drop your 28-pin (or smaller) DIP IC into the socket with literally zero force, and push the lever down to securely clamp the pins in place. It is perfect for custom Arduino-compatible boards (fitting chips like the ATmega328P), EEPROM programmers, and universal chip testing rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople also search for:\u003c\/strong\u003e universal zif socket 28 pin, ic locking seat, zero insertion force socket, dip ic socket, ic programmer socket, atmega328 zif socket, eeprom socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal ZIF (Zero Insertion Force)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical IC Locking Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Component:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated Circuits (ICs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible IC Packages:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIP (Dual In-line Package) up to 28 pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIC Programming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary component used in building custom universal programmers for flashing EEPROMs, flash memory, and DIP microcontrollers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototyping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for test jigs and breadboard environments where multiple different DIP chips need to be tested sequentially without wear and tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArduino DIY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for flashing bootloaders onto bare DIP ATmega328P chips before transferring them to permanent PCBs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used in industrial settings to quickly test batches of DIP integrated circuits securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I put a DIP IC with fewer than 28 pins into this locking seat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes! You can safely insert smaller DIP ICs (such as 8-pin, 14-pin, or 16-pin chips) into this socket. You just need to ensure you align the chip at the correct end of the socket (usually aligned to the bottom, but refer to your specific programmer's software for exact placement instructions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this fit surface-mount (SMD) ICs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No. This specific locking seat is designed strictly for through-hole DIP (Dual In-line Package) chips. To program SMD chips, you would need a specialized SMD-to-DIP adapter socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the IC locking seat actually work to hold the chip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: When the lever is up, the internal metal contacts slide open, allowing the straight pins of your DIP IC to drop freely into the holes. When you push the lever down, a cam mechanism slides the contacts sideways, firmly gripping the sides of the IC pins to create a solid, vibration-resistant electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 28 pin Universal ZIF Socket – 2.54 mm IC Locking Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMPORTED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48329385279726,"sku":"CON-06292","price":65.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2132\/9029\/files\/ZIFSOCKET28PIN_Isometric.jpg?v=1784202783","url":"https:\/\/www.tomsonelectronics.com\/products\/28-pin-universal-zif-socket-2-54-mm-ic-locking-seat","provider":"Tomson Electronics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}