16 PIN ZIF Socket

ZIF is an acronym forZero Insertion Force.ZIF sockets are locking mounts for electronic circuits or chips that allow them to be changed easily with little chance of damaging the fragile pins.The zero insertion force socket is an important innovation usedto protect an IC from being damaged during insertion or from frequent removal and reinsertion from a socket

Features:

• ZIF is an acronym forZero Insertion Force.
• Usedto protect an IC from being damaged.
• Most ZIF sockets are handle-actuated; you can easily lift the handle, drop the chip into the socket, and then close the handle.
• Microchips are implantedjust under the skin, usually right between the shoulder blades.

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