SIL Sockets

SIL (Single In-Line) sockets are the enclosures that hold IC (Integrated Circuit) packages such as memory chips or resistors on a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The socket has a housing and a single line of contacts (connecting pins) attached to the PCB via through-hole mounting.

What are SIL sockets used for

SIL sockets are commonly used in circuit boards with short lead pins, like...