IC Socket / PLCC Connector Description and Application:
IC socket, or integrated circuit socket, is used
in devices that contain an integrated circuit.
An IC socket is
used as a placeholder for IC chips and is used in order to allow safe
removal and insertion of IC chips
because IC chips may become damaged from heat due to soldering.
PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier), Plastic Chip Carrier with lead.
Typically
a square surface mounted configuration with 32 feet (pins) surrounding the
four sides of the encapsulation.
PLCC is produced as plastic leaded
material, and is smaller than typical DIP encapsulation. PLCC use includes
wiring installation,
having the advantage of small size and high reliability.
