A 28-pin IC socket is an electro-mechanical component that lets you mount and remove a 28-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP) integrated circuit without soldering it directly to a circuit board. They feature standard 2.54 mm pin spacing and are available in narrow (0.3-inch) or wide (0.6-inch) widths

Specifications

number of contacts: 28

*300 MIL Pitch
*insulator: glass-filled thermoplastic
*contact: phosphor bronze
*finish: tin-plated
*insertion force: 340g max.
*extraction force: 50g min.
*current rating: 1A max.
*operating temperature: -55°C to +105°C