Special Features:

Part name assigned by controlling agency - socket, integrated circuit (ic), dual inline package (dip)

Properties:

An electrical fitting with electrical contacts constructed to be affixed to the end of a cable, conduit, coaxial line, cord, wire (includes printed/etched), printed wiring board, or the like for convenience in joining with another electrical connector(s) or printed wiring board. It is designed to be mounted on a bulkhead, chassis, panel, wall, printed wiring board, or the like. Excludes lampholder; jack, telephone; jack, tip; insert electrical connector; insert module, electrical connector; connector body (as modified) and socket, plug-in electronic components. See also wiring harness (as modified) and cable assembly (as modified). For items with termination wires of more than four inches in length, see lead assembly, electrical. For items without inserts, see shell, electrical connector.