Textodl™ 28-Pin ZIF Socket (0.6" Wide) – Ideal for Commodore 64 SID Chips
Protect your vintage 6581 and 8580 SID chips with the professional-grade Textodl™ series Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Standard sockets can put immense stress on fragile chip legs; this Textodl™ socket uses a lever-actuated mechanism to eliminate insertion force entirely, allowing you to swap SID chips effortlessly without the risk of bending or snapping pins.
 
Designed with a narrow-body profile, this socket is specifically suited to fit within the crowded component layout of the Commodore 64 motherboard. Whether you are testing chips or building a custom synth, the Textodl™ series provides the durability and reliability required for high-volume use.
 
Performance & Durability: The Textodl™ ZIP DIP series is engineered for test and burn-in applications. When used at room temperature (24°C), these sockets are rated for an impressive lifespan of up to 20,000 actuations, making them a permanent solution for your C64 hardware.
 
Key Technical Specifications:
Compatibility: Fits Commodore 64 SID chips (6581 and 8580).
Pin Count: 28-pin.
Pitch (Row Spacing): 15.24mm / 0.6" (Wide DIP).
Pin Spacing (Lead Pitch): 2.54mm.
Current Rating: 1A.
Frame Height: Low-profile 3mm base.
Anti-Wicking Design: Features a closed-pin design to prevent solder wicking during installation.
Mechanism: Lever-actuated Textodl™ zero-force clamping.