{"title":"Microcontrollers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"atmega8a-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-tqfp-32-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA8A-AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - TQFP-32 SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen a project graduates from a bulky development board to a sleek, custom-designed printed circuit board, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eATMEGA8A-AU\u003c\/b\u003e is a phenomenal choice for the main controller. As part of Microchip’s (formerly Atmel) legendary AVR family, it is essentially the leaner, more affordable sibling to the ubiquitous ATmega328P. It delivers the exact same rock-solid 8-bit architecture, familiar instruction set, and reliable GPIO handling, but trims down the memory footprint (8KB Flash) to drastically reduce the per-unit cost on large production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \"-AU\" designation signifies two critical aspects of this specific chip: it is housed in a low-profile \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eTQFP-32 surface-mount package\u003c\/b\u003e, and it is rated for the industrial temperature range (-40°C to 85°C). This makes it incredibly easy to integrate into compact, two-layer board designs while ensuring it survives harsh operational environments. Whether it is acting as a dedicated ADC reader, managing Modbus communications, or serving as a low-level hardware watchdog for a more complex ESP32 or STM32 gateway, this microcontroller provides absolute stability without over-complicating the Bill of Materials (BOM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost-Optimized Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e With 8KB of in-system programmable flash memory, it provides plenty of space for lean, well-written C\/C++ firmware, drastically cutting hardware costs for mass-produced nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface-Mount TQFP-32 Package:\u003c\/b\u003e The 0.8mm pin pitch is incredibly forgiving for prototype PCB fabrication and hand-soldering, while remaining compact enough to hide inside tight 3D-printed enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRich Peripheral Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite its low cost, it includes 23 programmable I\/O lines, a 10-bit ADC with 8 channels, three hardware timers, and dedicated USART, SPI, and Two-Wire (I2C) interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWide Operating Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates flawlessly anywhere from 2.7V to 5.5V, making it universally compatible with standard 3.3V logic systems as well as robust 5V industrial sensors and relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Features multiple sleep modes (Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, and Standby) making it highly efficient for battery-backed telemetry hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom PCB Prototypes:\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal transitional chip for moving from a breadboarded Arduino onto a professional, custom-fabricated surface-mount circuit board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulti-Tier Energy Metering:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, low-cost secondary processor for reading current transformers (CTs) and calculating basic AC\/DC energy metrics before passing data via UART to a main telemetry dashboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDedicated Sub-Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly effective as an I\/O expander, localized PWM motor driver, or analog sensor aggregator in larger IoT consulting projects where an overarching network processor handles the heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBasic Industrial Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Reliable enough to handle simple state machines, relay timing, and LCD display driving in custom industrial hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 512 Bytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7V – 5.5V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 32-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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This microcontroller utilizes the exact same reliable, cost-effective 8-bit AVR silicon as its surface-mount counterpart, but it is housed in a traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"283\"\u003e28-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP)\u003c\/b\u003e. This through-hole form factor means it perfectly spans the center trench of a standard solderless breadboard, allowing you to instantly prototype circuits, test firmware, and interface with sensors without needing to solder a single pin or use breakout boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe ATmega8A-PU is highly favored in environments where component swapping is a necessity. By soldering a standard 28-pin IC socket into your perfboard or custom PCB, you can easily press this chip into place. If a high-voltage mistake lets the \"magic smoke\" out during testing, you simply pry the dead chip out of the socket and push a fresh one in—no desoldering required. It delivers 8KB of Flash memory, rock-solid hardware timers, and native support for SPI, I2C, and UART communications, making it an incredibly versatile brain for your 5V logic projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native:\u003c\/b\u003e The 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch allows for effortless insertion into standard prototyping breadboards and through-hole prototyping boards (perfboards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocket Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for permanent installations using a 28-pin DIP socket, ensuring the microcontroller can be easily removed for firmware updates via an external programmer or replaced if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates natively up to 5.5V, meaning you can interface it directly with traditional 5V relays, character LCDs, and classic TTL logic gates without requiring level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost-Effective Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the familiar architecture of the AVR family (similar to the Arduino Uno's ATmega328P) at a lower cost for projects that do not require massive amounts of program memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly efficient architecture with multiple sleep modes, making it suitable for battery-powered desktop gadgets and standalone data loggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRapid Breadboard Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e The best starting point for testing new circuit topologies and verifying C\/C++ firmware logic before committing to a custom printed circuit board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational STEM Kits:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard format for university engineering labs and high school electronics classes, as it requires zero specialized surface-mount soldering skills to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDIY Hobbyist Projects:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, budget-friendly controller for custom alarm clocks, sensor readouts, basic automation, and interactive art installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy Hardware Repair:\u003c\/b\u003e A direct drop-in replacement for reviving older electronic equipment or retrofitting older AVR-based circuit boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 512 Bytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7V – 5.5V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Channels, 10-bit resolution \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e(Note: The DIP-28 package has 2 fewer ADC channels than the TQFP package)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 28-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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What sets this chip entirely apart from the standard ATmega328P is its massive killer feature: a built-in, full-speed USB 2.0 transceiver. This completely eliminates the need to include a separate, external USB-to-Serial converter chip (like an FT232RL or CH340) in your circuit. By handling USB communication natively, it saves valuable PCB real estate, reduces your Bill of Materials (BOM), and allows the chip to natively emulate standard Human Interface Devices (HID).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHoused in a 44-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP), this surface-mount IC offers a highly forgiving 0.8mm pin pitch that is well within the realm of hand-soldering for DIY prototypes, yet perfectly suited for automated pick-and-place production runs. As the silicon heart of the wildly popular Arduino Leonardo and Pro Micro development boards, it benefits from massive community support and drop-in code libraries, making it incredibly easy to program as a custom mouse, macro keyboard, or MIDI controller right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNative USB 2.0 Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Plugs straight into a PC and can instantly act as a virtual COM port, a standard HID keyboard\/mouse, or a plug-and-play MIDI device without requiring custom PC drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined BOM:\u003c\/b\u003e By removing the need for a secondary USB-to-UART bridge chip, your PCB designs become smaller, cheaper, and less complex to route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDifferential ADC Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike basic AVRs, the 32U4 features a programmable gain stage and differential analog inputs, making it far superior for reading raw, unamplified signals from audio sensors or load cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenerous Memory Footprint:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes equipped with 32KB of Flash memory and 2.5KB of SRAM, providing plenty of overhead for complex USB descriptor libraries and demanding C\/C++ firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Multiplier:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a built-in 2-cycle hardware multiplier, significantly speeding up math-heavy operations and sensor data processing compared to older 8-bit chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom PC Peripherals:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute go-to processor for designing custom mechanical keyboards, macro-pads, flight simulator panels, and arcade joystick controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDIY MIDI Instruments:\u003c\/b\u003e Flawlessly handles the timing and USB protocol required to build custom DJ mixers, synthesizer keyboards, and digital drum kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArduino-Compatible PCB Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect chip for migrating a breadboarded \"Pro Micro\" project onto a professional, single-board surface-mount design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Dongles \u0026amp; Security Keys:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily programmed to act as a secure, standalone USB dongle for automated password injection or script execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 32 KB (Note: 4KB is typically reserved if using a standard bootloader)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7V – 5.5V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 12 Channels, 10-bit resolution (Includes differential channels with programmable gain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x Native USB 2.0 (Full Speed), 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 44-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860782059591,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/atmega32u4-1000x1000.jpg?v=1780985412"},{"product_id":"atmega328p-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-tqfp-32-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA328P-AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - TQFP-32 SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIf you have ever written a line of code for an Arduino Uno or a Nano, you already know exactly how to use this chip. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eATMEGA328P-AU\u003c\/b\u003e is the legendary 8-bit AVR silicon that launched a million prototypes, housed here in a compact, low-profile 32-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP). When your project has outgrown the messy jumper wires of a solderless breadboard and is ready for a professional, fabricated PCB, this is the definitive microcontroller to anchor your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnlike its smaller sibling (the ATmega8), the 328P boasts a generous 32KB of Flash memory and 2KB of SRAM. This provides massive headroom for compiling complex C\/C++ libraries, handling heavy string manipulation for OLED displays, or running advanced math for PID loops. Because the TQFP-32 package utilizes a forgiving 0.8mm pin pitch, it bridges the gap perfectly between automated mass production and DIY workbench hand-soldering. By simply wiring up a 16MHz crystal and exposing a 6-pin ICSP header, you can seamlessly flash the standard Arduino bootloader and upload your existing code directly to your custom board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Arduino Native:\u003c\/b\u003e The exact same silicon heart as the Arduino Uno and Nano. Any library, code snippet, or shield designed for standard 5V Arduinos will run flawlessly on this chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface-Mount TQFP-32 Package:\u003c\/b\u003e Drastically reduces the physical footprint of your project compared to the bulky DIP-28 version, allowing for sleek, ultra-thin custom enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenerous Memory Allocation:\u003c\/b\u003e 32KB of Flash memory and 2KB of SRAM ensure you won't hit a wall when importing multiple sensor libraries and complex communication protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Power \"PicoPower\" Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"P\" in 328P stands for PicoPower. It supports ultra-deep sleep modes that draw mere microamps, making it the industry standard for battery-backed IoT nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Peripherals:\u003c\/b\u003e Features dedicated, unshared hardware pins for UART (Serial), SPI, and I2C (Wire), guaranteeing stable, high-speed communication with modern sensor breakouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Arduino-Compatible Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best choice for designing a single-board PCB that completely integrates your microcontroller, sensors, and power management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWireless Sensor Nodes:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs flawlessly with LoRa (SX1276) or NRF24L01 transceivers to build off-grid, battery-powered environmental telemetry networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutomated Control Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for managing custom irrigation controllers, reflow oven profiles, and automated lighting systems where absolute 5V reliability is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational \u0026amp; Prototype Scaling:\u003c\/b\u003e The safest, most heavily documented path for taking a student prototype and turning it into a marketable, mass-produced product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC (PicoPower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 MHz (Commonly clocked at 16 MHz for Arduino compatibility)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 32 KB (Note: 0.5KB to 2KB is typically reserved if using a bootloader)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V (Note: 16MHz operation requires at least 3.7V to 4.5V depending on temperature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 32-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860782190663,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/atmega328p-au-tqfp-44246-750x750.jpg?v=1780985580"},{"product_id":"atmega88-20pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-20mhz-dip-28-package","title":"ATMEGA88-20PU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - 20MHz DIP-28 Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIf you are prototyping a circuit on a solderless breadboard and find that the older ATmega8 lacks modern features, but the ATmega328P is overkill for your simple code, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eATMEGA88-20PU\u003c\/b\u003e is exactly what you need. As a direct part of the modern megaAVR family (which includes the 168 and 328P), it utilizes the exact same upgraded silicon architecture, pinout, and advanced peripheral set as the chip found on the Arduino Uno. The only functional difference is that it features a leaner 8KB of Flash memory, making it a highly cost-effective choice for streamlined firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-293\"\u003eThe \"-20PU\" suffix denotes two highly desirable traits for electronics makers. First, the \"PU\" signifies it is housed in a standard \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003e28-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP)\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing it to drop perfectly into a standard breadboard or an IC socket without any delicate surface-mount soldering. \u003cspan class=\"citation-361 citation-end-361\"\u003eSecond, the \"-20\" indicates this chip is rated for a blistering maximum clock speed of 20 MHz (when supplied with 5V), giving it a noticeable processing speed advantage over older 16MHz-limited AVR chips.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is the ultimate sandbox chip for hardware interrupts, custom timer configurations, and lean C\/C++ programming. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern AVR Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the older ATmega8, the ATmega88 features Pin Change Interrupts (PCINT) on all pins, an updated USART module, and highly flexible hardware timers that match the capabilities of the modern ATmega328P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-294\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-360\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-360\"\u003eBreadboard Native (DIP-28):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-360 citation-end-360\"\u003e The 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch allows for effortless, plug-and-play prototyping.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If you fry the chip during a high-voltage test, simply pry it out of your socket and drop in a new one. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e20 MHz Maximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e Capable of executing up to 20 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) when paired with a 20MHz external crystal and a 5V power supply, providing incredibly snappy execution for timing-critical tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin-for-Pin Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Shares the exact same physical pinout as the ATmega168 and ATmega328P, meaning you can prototype your hardware with a 328P and swap down to the cheaper ATmega88 for final production without redesigning your PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates natively at 5V logic levels, allowing you to drive MOSFETs directly from the pins, interface with classic character LCDs, and read analog 5V sensors without the need for logic level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, tactile learning tool for students migrating away from the Arduino IDE and learning bare-metal C programming and AVR register manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Sensor Nodes:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides plenty of processing power and I\/O for reading local sensors (like temperature or moisture) and transmitting that data via I2C or UART to a main gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDedicated Motor Control:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly capable, dedicated chip for reading rotary encoders and managing PWM outputs for stepper or DC motor drivers in complex robotic mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost-Optimized Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal drop-in replacement for the ATmega328P in simple circuits where the firmware size is well under 8KB, significantly reducing the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-295\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-359 citation-end-359\"\u003e 20 MHz (Requires 4.5V - 5.5V to hit 20MHz reliably)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-296\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-358\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-358\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-358 citation-end-358\"\u003e 512 Bytes\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-297\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-357 citation-end-357\"\u003e 2.7V – 5.5V\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-298\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-356\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-356\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-356 citation-end-356\"\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_85803391f01a5d9b-299\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-355 citation-end-355\"\u003e 28-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860782583879,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/atmega88-20pu-1000x1000w.jpg?v=1780985698"},{"product_id":"atmega1284p-pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-40-pin-dip-package","title":"ATmega1284P-PU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - 40-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-321\"\u003eWhen a project completely outgrows the memory limits of the ATmega328P, but you still want the simplicity of a through-hole, 5V-tolerant 8-bit architecture, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eATmega1284P-PU\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate upgrade. Often referred to in the maker community as the \"MightyCore,\" this chip is a colossal step up in capability while maintaining the familiar AVR instruction set. \u003cspan class=\"citation-393 citation-end-393\"\u003eIt boasts a staggering 128KB of Flash memory and an enormous 16KB of SRAM—eight times the RAM of an Arduino Uno.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-322\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392\"\u003eThe \"-PU\" designation means this beast is housed in a massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392\"\u003e40-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392 citation-end-392\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While it takes up significant real estate on a breadboard, it rewards you with 32 programmable I\/O pins, multiple hardware UARTs, and an abundance of PWM channels. It is the absolute best choice for complex DIY projects that require driving large LED matrices, parsing heavy JSON data from Wi-Fi modules, or running complex real-time operating systems (RTOS) without having to jump to a 3.3V ARM architecture. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-323\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391\"\u003eMassive Memory Footprint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391 citation-end-391\"\u003e 128KB Flash and 16KB SRAM provide unparalleled headroom for data-heavy applications, graphics rendering buffers, and bloated communication libraries.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual Hardware UARTs:\u003c\/b\u003e Features two completely independent hardware serial ports, making it effortless to communicate with a PC and a GPS\/Bluetooth module simultaneously without relying on CPU-intensive SoftwareSerial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtensive I\/O:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 general-purpose I\/O pins give you the freedom to connect numerous sensors, relays, and displays without needing external shift registers or I2C expanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-324\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390\"\u003eBreadboard Compatible (DIP-40):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390 citation-end-390\"\u003e The 0.1-inch pin pitch allows for easy prototyping on large breadboards or permanent installation in a 40-pin IC socket.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Logic:\u003c\/b\u003e Natively operates at 5V, allowing for direct interfacing with classic industrial sensors, 5V relays, and older character LCDs without level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced DIY Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e The go-to chip for building custom retro gaming consoles, complex 3D printer controllers, and multi-axis CNC machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy Data Logging:\u003c\/b\u003e The massive 16KB of SRAM allows for huge data buffers before writing to an SD card, ensuring zero data loss during high-speed telemetry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Display Driving:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily handles the large memory buffers required to drive color TFT screens and complex dot-matrix LED displays natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-325\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389\"\u003e\"MightyCore\" Arduino Projects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389 citation-end-389\"\u003e Fully supported by the third-party \"MightyCore\" Arduino hardware package, allowing you to use familiar IDE libraries with a massively upgraded chip.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC (PicoPower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 128 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-326\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388 citation-end-388\"\u003e 16 KB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-327\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387 citation-end-387\"\u003e 4 KB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-328\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386 citation-end-386\"\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-329\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385 citation-end-385\"\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Four total (Two 8-bit, Two 16-bit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-330\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384 citation-end-384\"\u003e 40-DIP (0.600\", 15.24mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860784091207,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/51CP4o_3wZL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1780985931"},{"product_id":"atmega1284p-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-44-tqfp-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA1284P-AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - 44-TQFP SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom PCB design requires the simplicity and robust 5V tolerance of an 8-bit AVR, but you have completely exhausted the memory and I\/O limits of the ATmega328P, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eATMEGA1284P-AU\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate drop-in upgrade. Affectionately known in the hardware community as the \"MightyCore,\" this chip delivers a colossal 128KB of Flash memory and an enormous 16KB of SRAM. This provides incredible headroom for compiling heavy libraries, buffering massive graphics for TFT displays, or managing complex communication stacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \"-AU\" designation signifies that this powerhouse is housed in a compact \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003e44-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP)\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike its massive, breadboard-hogging DIP-40 sibling, this surface-mount package is highly optimized for custom, space-constrained circuit boards. It features a forgiving 0.8mm pin pitch that is perfectly suited for automated pick-and-place manufacturing while remaining entirely manageable for skilled hand-soldering. With 32 programmable I\/O pins, an integrated JTAG interface for live debugging, and dual hardware UARTs, it is the undisputed king of high-end 8-bit project boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Memory Reserves:\u003c\/b\u003e Features 128KB of Flash and an unparalleled 16KB of SRAM (eight times the RAM of an Arduino Uno), effortlessly handling heavy data arrays, JSON parsing, and RTOS implementations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual Hardware UARTs:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with two completely independent hardware serial ports, making it trivial to simultaneously communicate with a PC and a secondary serial device (like a GPS module, Wi-Fi modem, or Nextion display) without software serial bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact TQFP-44 Package:\u003c\/b\u003e Significantly reduces your required PCB real estate compared to the through-hole version, allowing for sleek, professional device enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated JTAG Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike smaller AVR chips, the 1284P features a dedicated JTAG port (IEEE 1149.1 compliant) for extensive on-chip debugging and boundary-scan testing during prototype development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Natively supports 5V logic across all of its 32 I\/O pins, completely eliminating the need for logic level shifters when interfacing with classic industrial sensors and relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom IoT Gateways:\u003c\/b\u003e The ultimate 8-bit controller for smart home hubs, utilizing the dual hardware UARTs to manage both a local sensor network and an external ESP32 or cellular modem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced 3D Printer Controllers:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically heavily utilized as the main processor for reliable, 8-bit 3D printer motherboards (such as the Melzi board) due to its high pin count and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy Data-Logging Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e The massive 16KB SRAM buffer is perfect for accumulating high-speed, multi-channel sensor data before writing it in large blocks to an SD card to prevent data loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"MightyCore\" Custom PCBs:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully compatible with the popular third-party \"MightyCore\" Arduino framework, allowing you to scale your favorite Arduino code up to a massive, professional-grade circuit board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC (PicoPower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 128 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V (Note: High-speed 16-20MHz operation requires 4.5V+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface), 1 x JTAG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Four total (Two 8-bit, Two 16-bit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 44-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860788908103,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/ATMEGA1284P-AU-1000x1000w.jpg?v=1780986049"},{"product_id":"atmega328p-pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-dip-28-with-without-arduino-bootloader","title":"ATMEGA328P-PU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - DIP-28) — With \u0026 Without Arduino Bootloader","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-354\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-427\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-427\"\u003eATMEGA328P-PU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-427 citation-end-427\"\u003e is the legendary 28-pin, through-hole (DIP) microcontroller that powers the classic Arduino Uno.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-426 citation-end-426\"\u003eIt is the absolute standard for breadboard prototyping, custom DIY circuitry, and educational electronics.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-425 citation-end-425\"\u003eIt boasts a highly robust 5V-tolerant architecture, 32KB of Flash memory, and plenty of hardware peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, PWM) to drive everything from simple LED arrays to complex telemetry networks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHowever, when purchasing this chip, the most critical decision you will make is whether to buy it \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003e\"With a Bootloader\"\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003e\"Without a Bootloader\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Bare Silicon). The physical hardware is identical in both cases; the difference lies entirely in the software pre-flashed onto the chip's memory before it ships to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOption 1: WITH Bootloader (The \"Arduino-Ready\" Version)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-355\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424 citation-end-424\"\u003eWhen you buy an ATmega328P with a bootloader, it has been pre-flashed with a tiny piece of software—usually the \"Optiboot\" bootloader used by the Arduino Uno.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e This chip is pure plug-and-play. You can drop it directly into an empty Arduino Uno socket to repair a fried board, or place it on a breadboard and program it instantly using a standard USB-to-Serial adapter (like an FTDI or CH340). The Arduino IDE will recognize it immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Trade-off:\u003c\/b\u003e The bootloader permanently reserves a tiny fraction of your Flash memory (about 0.5KB to 2KB depending on the version). Additionally, there is a slight 1-to-2 second delay every time the chip powers on, as the bootloader pauses to listen for a new USB upload before running your actual code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOption 2: WITHOUT Bootloader (The \"Bare Metal\" Version)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhen you buy the chip without a bootloader, it is a factory-blank slate directly from Microchip\/Atmel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e You get access to the entire, unadulterated 32KB of Flash memory for your code. Furthermore, because there is no bootloader waiting for a USB signal, your code begins executing the exact millisecond power is applied. This is the preferred choice for mass production and highly optimized, timing-critical bare-metal C programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Trade-off:\u003c\/b\u003e You \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ecannot\u003c\/i\u003e program this chip using a simple USB-to-Serial adapter out of the box. To put code on this chip, you must use a dedicated ISP (In-System Programmer)—such as a USBasp, an AVRISP mkII, or another Arduino wired as an \"Arduino as ISP\"—to flash your firmware directly via the chip's SPI pins (MISO, MOSI, SCK, and RESET).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native (DIP-28):\u003c\/b\u003e The standard 0.1-inch pin pitch makes it incredibly easy to snap into a solderless breadboard for rapid prototyping or drop into a socketed PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Logic:\u003c\/b\u003e Natively operates at 5V, allowing for direct interfacing with classic industrial sensors, relays, and character LCDs without delicate level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-356\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePicoPower Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423 citation-end-423\"\u003e Supports ultra-deep sleep modes that draw mere microamps, making it perfect for battery-operated field sensors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlexible Clock Sources:\u003c\/b\u003e Can run on its internal 8MHz oscillator for low-part-count projects, or be paired with an external 16MHz crystal for high-speed, precise timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArduino Uno Repairs (With Bootloader):\u003c\/b\u003e The cheapest, fastest way to bring a dead Arduino Uno back to life. Just pry out the old chip and push the new one in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandalone Breadboard Arduinos:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for stripping your project off a development board and running it on a permanent piece of perfboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom PCB Production (No Bootloader):\u003c\/b\u003e The most cost-effective way to buy the silicon in bulk when manufacturing your own custom, programmed-in-circuit hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLearning Bare-Metal AVR:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive chip for learning how to manipulate hardware registers directly in C, bypassing the overhead of the Arduino framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-357\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422 citation-end-422\"\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-358\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-421 citation-end-421\"\u003e 20 MHz (Commonly clocked at 16 MHz with an external crystal for Arduino compatibility)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 32 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-359\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-420\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-420\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-420 citation-end-420\"\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-360\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419 citation-end-419\"\u003e 6 Channels, 10-bit resolution (DIP package specific)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-361\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-418\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-418\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-418 citation-end-418\"\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_69443e24865dbca7-362\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-417 citation-end-417\"\u003e 28-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"With Bootloader","offer_id":42908294381639,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Bootloader","offer_id":42908294414407,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/ATMEGA328P-PU-BOOT-Main-500x500.webp?v=1780986228"},{"product_id":"atmega2560-16au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-100-tqfp-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA2560-16AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - 100-TQFP SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-386\"\u003eWhen your project completely outgrows the capabilities of standard microcontrollers—when you run out of memory, exhaust all your hardware serial ports, and simply need more pins—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"182\"\u003eATMEGA2560-16AU\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate solution. Famous worldwide as the silicon heart of the Arduino Mega 2560, this chip is an absolute powerhouse. \u003cspan class=\"citation-464 citation-end-464\"\u003eIt delivers a staggering 256KB of Flash memory and 8KB of SRAM, providing the massive headroom necessary to run complex real-time operating systems (RTOS), buffer high-resolution TFT displays, and parse massive strings of JSON data from Wi-Fi modules without crashing.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-387\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463\"\u003eThe \"-16AU\" designation indicates this chip is rated for 16MHz operation and is housed in a dense, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463\"\u003e100-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463 citation-end-463\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While the 0.5mm pin pitch requires a steady hand or a hot-air rework station to solder, it rewards you with an incredible 86 programmable I\/O pins. \u003cspan class=\"citation-462 citation-end-462\"\u003eEquipped with four independent hardware UARTs, a 16-channel ADC, and extensive PWM capabilities, this surface-mount IC is the premier choice for designing custom, professional-grade motherboards for heavy machinery and complex robotics.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-388\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-461\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-461\"\u003eColossal Memory Footprint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-461 citation-end-461\"\u003e With 256KB of Flash memory and 8KB of SRAM, it easily accommodates massive, bloated libraries and complex C\/C++ firmware that would instantly crash an ATmega328P.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-389\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-460\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-460\"\u003eQuadruple Hardware UARTs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-460 citation-end-460\"\u003e Features four completely independent hardware serial ports.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-459 citation-end-459\"\u003eYou can simultaneously talk to a PC, a GPS module, a Bluetooth transceiver, and a touchscreen display without ever relying on CPU-hogging software serial.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-390\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-458\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-458\"\u003eExtreme I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-458 citation-end-458\"\u003e Offers 86 general-purpose I\/O pins, allowing you to connect dozens of sensors, relays, buttons, and shift registers directly to the processor.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced PWM \u0026amp; Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Boasts 15 dedicated PWM channels and six independent hardware timers, making it ideal for multi-axis motor control and complex LED matrix dimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArduino Mega Native:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% compatible with the Arduino Mega core. If you prototype on a standard Mega 2560, your code will port flawlessly to this bare IC on your custom PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-391\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-457\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-457\"\u003e3D Printer Motherboards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-457 citation-end-457\"\u003e The historic, legendary processor behind the RAMPS 1.4 shield and the Marlin firmware, perfectly suited for managing multi-axis stepper drivers and heated bed thermistors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-392\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom CNC Controllers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-456 citation-end-456\"\u003e Delivers the precise timing, massive I\/O, and hardware interrupts required to manage limit switches, spindle speeds, and multiple NEMA stepper motors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Smart Home Hubs:\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal central brain for a custom IoT gateway, using its massive pin count and four serial ports to aggregate data from multiple sub-networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScaling Arduino Mega Prototypes:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive chip for migrating a messy, wire-tangled Arduino Mega breadboard project into a sleek, professional, single-board commercial product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 256 KB (Note: 8KB is typically reserved if using the Arduino Mega bootloader)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5V – 5.5V (Required for reliable 16MHz operation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_7bb68f6b0502e036-393\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-455\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-455\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-455 citation-end-455\"\u003e 16 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Six total (Two 8-bit, Four 16-bit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 100-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package, 0.5mm pitch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860808306759,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/atmel-atmega2560-16au-smd-tqfp.webp?v=1780986495"},{"product_id":"atmega88pa-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-with-picopower-tqfp-32-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA88PA-AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller with PicoPower - TQFP-32 SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen you are designing a custom PCB that requires the modern architecture of an ATmega328P but you need to ruthlessly cut both the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost and the power consumption, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eATMEGA88PA-AU\u003c\/b\u003e is your target silicon. As a direct member of the modern megaAVR family, it features the exact same pinout, peripheral set, and hardware interrupts as the Arduino Uno’s processor. The core difference is its memory footprint—streamlined to 8KB of Flash—and its highly optimized power profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \"PA\" designation is the critical feature here. The \"P\" stands for Microchip's \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003ePicoPower\u003c\/b\u003e technology, and the \"A\" denotes the latest, most efficient silicon revision. This chip is engineered to sip absolute minimal current, boasting deep sleep modes that draw less than a single microamp. Housed in a compact 32-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP) with a manageable 0.8mm pin pitch, it is the ultimate IC for mass-producing low-power wireless sensor nodes, wearable tech, and battery-backed telemetry devices where every milliamp-hour counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePicoPower Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Features advanced, ultra-low-power sleep modes (Power-down, Power-save, Standby) that extend the life of coin cells and small LiPo batteries for months or even years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost-Optimized Memory:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides 8KB of Flash memory, perfectly sizing the chip for dedicated, streamlined C\/C++ firmware, drastically reducing per-unit costs for high-volume production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWide Operating Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates flawlessly anywhere from 1.8V up to 5.5V, allowing you to run the chip directly off a depleting lithium battery or two AA cells without needing a voltage regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Peripheral Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike older legacy chips, it includes Pin Change Interrupts (PCINT) on all 23 I\/O pins, a highly accurate internal oscillator, and dedicated hardware USART, SPI, and I2C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface-Mount TQFP-32:\u003c\/b\u003e The compact 7x7mm footprint saves crucial board space on your custom PCB while remaining exceptionally easy to assemble in automated pick-and-place lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBattery-Powered Sensor Nodes:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive microcontroller for off-grid environmental sensors communicating via ultra-low-power NRF24L01 or LoRa transceivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMass Production Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for commercial IoT and consumer electronics where minimizing the cost of the main processor across thousands of units is a top priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWearable Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the tiny physical footprint and deep sleep current required for custom smart badges, biometric trackers, and LED wearables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDedicated Sub-Processors:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, cheap co-processor for handling localized tasks (like reading a matrix keypad or managing PWM motor control) while a larger Wi-Fi chip handles network tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC (PicoPower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 MHz (Note: 20MHz operation requires at least 4.5V; lower voltages limit max clock speed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 512 Bytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 32-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860822855751,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/Atmega88PA-Au-Microcontrollers-IC-MCU-8bit-8kb-Flash-32tqfp-Atmega88PA-Au.webp?v=1780986918"},{"product_id":"atmega32-16au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-with-jtag-44-tqfp-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA32-16AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller with JTAG - 44-TQFP SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-418\"\u003eWhen your custom PCB design hits an I\/O bottleneck with standard 28-pin or 32-pin microcontrollers, but you don't necessarily need the massive memory overhead of an ATmega2560 or ATmega1284P, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eATMEGA32-16AU\u003c\/b\u003e sits in the perfect \"Goldilocks\" zone. While it shares the same 32KB of Flash memory and 2KB of SRAM as the ubiquitous ATmega328P, its architecture is vastly expanded physically. \u003cspan class=\"citation-501 citation-end-501\"\u003eHoused in a 44-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP), it exposes four complete 8-bit ports, delivering a total of 32 programmable I\/O pins.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-419\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-500\"\u003eOne of the most critical advantages this chip holds over smaller AVRs is its integrated IEEE 1149.1 compliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-500\"\u003eJTAG interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-500 citation-end-500\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-499 citation-end-499\"\u003eInstead of relying solely on \"Serial.print\" statements to figure out why your code is crashing, you can connect a JTAG debugger (like an Atmel-ICE) to step through your C\/C++ firmware line-by-line, set hardware breakpoints, and inspect memory registers in real-time.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-498 citation-end-498\"\u003eRated for 16MHz operation at 5V, the ATmega32-16AU is a highly reliable, electrically robust microcontroller favored in legacy industrial designs and custom multi-sensor gateway boards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpanded I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides 32 general-purpose input\/output lines, allowing you to drive multiple 7-segment displays, read massive matrix keypads, or control banks of relays without needing external shift registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-420\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated JTAG Debugging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-497 citation-end-497\"\u003e Features a dedicated JTAG port for extensive on-chip debugging and boundary-scan capabilities, drastically speeding up firmware development for complex state machines.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface-Mount TQFP-44:\u003c\/b\u003e The 0.8mm pin pitch on this surface-mount package balances high pin density with ease of assembly, making it suitable for both automated PCB fabrication and skilled hand-soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates cleanly at 5V logic levels, ensuring seamless interfacing with rugged industrial sensors, 5V LCD modules, and older TTL logic gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-421\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-496\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-496\"\u003eRich Analog \u0026amp; Digital Peripherals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-496 citation-end-496\"\u003e Equipped with an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, three hardware timers, and dedicated hardware interfaces for SPI, UART, and I2C (TWI).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulti-Sensor Telemetry Nodes:\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal controller for custom PCBs that need to simultaneously read dozens of analog environmental sensors and relay the data via UART to a wireless modem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Control Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically favored in rugged automation environments for reading limit switches, managing relay banks, and running precise timing loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom User Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily provides the vast number of pins required to directly drive multiplexed LED arrays and read mechanical button matrices on custom control panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmbedded Systems Education:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic chip for transitioning away from the Arduino IDE to learn bare-metal C programming, register manipulation, and live hardware debugging via JTAG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 32 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-422\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-495\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-495\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-495 citation-end-495\"\u003e 4.5V – 5.5V (Required for reliable 16MHz operation; down to 2.7V for lower clock speeds)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_a04531c70ab36ef4-423\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-494\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-494\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-494 citation-end-494\"\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface), 1 x JTAG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Three total (Two 8-bit, One 16-bit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 44-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860833275975,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/D_NQ_NP_2X_705358-MLV108882251075_032026-F.webp?v=1780987185"},{"product_id":"28-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"28-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen you are permanently moving a prototype from a solderless breadboard to a perfboard or a custom-fabricated PCB, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003e28-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is an absolute necessity. Instead of subjecting your delicate, heat-sensitive microcontrollers (like the ATmega328P, ATmega8, or ATmega88) directly to the extreme temperatures of a soldering iron, you solder this rugged plastic socket to the board instead. Once the board is completely assembled and cooled, you simply press your microcontroller into the socket's metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond heat protection, this socket provides the ultimate flexibility for hardware repair and firmware development. If you accidentally reverse the polarity on your power supply and fry your main processor, you do not have to throw away your entire custom circuit board or spend hours desoldering 28 tiny pins. You simply use a flathead screwdriver or an IC puller to pry the dead chip out, and push a brand-new, $3 replacement chip right back into the socket. It is the undisputed standard for DIY Arduino clones and legacy hardware repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely protects your delicate silicon microcontrollers from thermal damage during the PCB assembly and soldering process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstant Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows you to effortlessly remove a microcontroller to flash it on a dedicated external programmer, or instantly replace a chip that has been damaged by a high-voltage short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and custom PCB through-holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for \"narrow body\" 28-pin chips, which is the exact physical footprint of the classic Arduino Uno processor (ATmega328P-PU).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_bfd7960246df3503-437\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-517\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-517\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-517 citation-end-517\"\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pinhole that aggressively grip the legs of the IC, ensuring a solid electrical connection even in environments with moderate vibration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Arduino Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical housing required when building your own standalone Arduino Uno clone on a piece of prototyping board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational STEM Kits:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that students can safely insert and remove microcontrollers without requiring advanced desoldering equipment when mistakes happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Electronics Repair:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard replacement part when restoring old 8-bit computers, synthesizers, and analog audio gear that utilize socketed ROMs or logic chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirmware Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for setups where you need to frequently swap out different chips containing different versions of compiled C\/C++ code for hardware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 Pins (2 rows of 14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_bfd7960246df3503-438\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-516\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-516\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-516 citation-end-516\"\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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This 8-pin, through-hole (DIP) chip is arguably the most famous IC in history. It is an incredibly robust, highly stable controller capable of producing accurate timing delays and perfectly oscillating electrical pulses. Whether you are building a simple blinking LED circuit for a school project or designing a custom pulse-width modulation (PWM) generator to control motor speeds, the 555 timer is the foundational building block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat makes the NE555 so universally beloved is its sheer flexibility. It can be easily wired into three distinct modes: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eAstable\u003c\/b\u003e (acting as an oscillator to generate continuous square waves), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eMonostable\u003c\/b\u003e (acting as a \"one-shot\" timer to create a single pulse of a specific duration), or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eBistable\u003c\/b\u003e (acting as a basic flip-flop memory state). Furthermore, unlike delicate modern microcontrollers that can barely output 20mA from a GPIO pin, the NE555's output pin can source or sink up to a massive 200mA. This means it can drive high-power LEDs, piezo buzzers, and small mechanical relays directly, without needing an external transistor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThree Operating Modes:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily configured as an oscillator, a one-shot delay timer, or a flip-flop switch simply by changing the arrangement of a few external resistors and capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Output Drive:\u003c\/b\u003e Capable of sourcing or sinking up to 200mA, allowing it to directly power small inductive and resistive loads without additional amplification logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWide Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates flawlessly anywhere from 4.5V to 15V, making it fully compatible with 5V TTL logic, standard 9V batteries, and 12V automotive systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncredible Temperature Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintains highly accurate timing (typically within 0.005% per °C) regardless of environmental temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pitch 8-pin DIP package drops perfectly into any solderless breadboard or standard perfboard for rapid, hassle-free prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBasic Signal Generation:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best way to generate clean, tunable square waves without having to write a single line of C++ code for a microcontroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom PWM Controllers:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for building analog Pulse-Width Modulation circuits to control the speed of DC motors (pairing perfectly with an L298N driver) or dimming LED strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwitch Debouncing:\u003c\/b\u003e Used heavily in custom logic circuits to \"clean up\" the noisy electrical signals generated by mechanical pushbuttons and limit switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio Synthesizers:\u003c\/b\u003e The classic core component for building DIY \"Atari Punk Consoles\" and generating retro, 8-bit square wave audio tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage (Vcc):\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5V to 15V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mA (Source or Sink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Operating Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; 500 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTiming Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Microseconds to Hours (Dependent on external RC values)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e TTL Compatible (When operated at 5V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861676920903,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/158-2.webp?v=1781004672"},{"product_id":"6-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"6-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen you are integrating small, 6-pin integrated circuits into a permanent printed circuit board or a perfboard prototype, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003e6-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is a mandatory inclusion. Rather than risking thermal damage to your sensitive silicon by applying a hot soldering iron directly to the chip's legs, you solder this durable thermoplastic socket to your board instead. Once the board has cooled and been cleaned of flux, you simply snap your IC directly into the socket's tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis specific 6-pin configuration is incredibly common in power isolation and signal switching circuits, as it perfectly fits standard opto-isolators (like the PC817, 4N35, and MOC3021) and small 6-pin amplifiers. Beyond heat protection during assembly, using a socket makes troubleshooting and repairs instantaneous. If a voltage spike burns out your optocoupler during a heavy motor-switching event, you do not need to desolder anything. You simply pull the dead chip out and push a new one in, saving your custom circuit board from the trash bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your sensitive, low-cost ICs from the extreme temperatures of manual hand-soldering and wave-soldering processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstant Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for rapid replacement of blown components, which is especially critical for optocouplers that frequently act as the sacrificial barrier between high-voltage loads and delicate microcontrollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized exactly for standard \"narrow body\" 6-pin DIP chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptocoupler Isolation:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard physical mount for integrating PC817, 4N25, or MOC-series optoisolators when separating high-voltage AC circuits from 5V Arduino logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Relay Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent safety buffer when building DIY relay driver boards for home automation and IoT projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuitar Effect Pedals:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly useful for mounting small 6-pin operational amplifiers or specific dual-transistors where builders may want to swap out different chips to change the audio \"flavor\" of the pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that students can safely insert, remove, and reuse components without requiring advanced desoldering wick or solder suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Pins (2 rows of 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 6-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861682065479,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/6-Pin_DIP_Socket_A-624.webp?v=1781004797"},{"product_id":"20-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"20-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom printed circuit board relies on 20-pin integrated circuits—such as the ubiquitous 74HC245 octal bus transceiver, complex LED matrix drivers, or specific AVR microcontrollers like the ATtiny2313—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003e20-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is a crucial addition to your Bill of Materials (BOM). Instead of soldering your sensitive silicon directly to the PCB and risking fatal thermal damage from your soldering iron, you solder this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket in its place. Once the board is fully assembled, cooled, and washed, you simply press your IC firmly into the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond acting as a thermal shield during assembly, this socket transforms hardware debugging and field repairs from a frustrating chore into an instantaneous fix. 20-pin logic chips are frequently used as \"buffers\" or level shifters between a 3.3V microcontroller and high-voltage 5V peripherals. Because they act as the physical middleman, they are often the first components to blow if a voltage spike occurs. With a socket in place, you do not need to desolder 20 delicate pins to fix the board; you just pry out the burnt chip and snap a replacement into the tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your integrated circuits from the destructive heat of manual hand-soldering, wave-soldering, and hot-air rework stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate replacement of damaged logic chips or rapid swapping of microcontrollers during iterative firmware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for the standard \"narrow body\" 20-pin footprint utilized by the vast majority of DIP logic gates and buffer ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection even under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Level Shifting Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical mount for 74-series octal transceivers (like the 74HC245 or 74HC595 shift registers) used to safely drive 5V LED strips from a 3.3V ESP32 or STM32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eATtiny Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a safe, reusable housing for 20-pin microcontrollers (like the ATtiny2313 or ATtiny1614) on permanent perfboard projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Display Drivers:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly useful when building custom PCBs to drive multiplexed 7-segment displays or large dot-matrix LED panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Computing Repair:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard, low-cost replacement part for restoring classic 8-bit computers and arcade cabinets that utilize socketed ROMs, RAM, and logic ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Pins (2 rows of 10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 20-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861682655303,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/20-Pin-20PIN-DIL-DIP-IC-Socket-PCB-Mount-Contor-NEW.webp?v=1781004925"},{"product_id":"24-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-available-in-0-300-narrow-0-600-wide-body-through-hole","title":"24-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (Available in 0.300\" Narrow \u0026 0.600\" Wide Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom PCB designs graduate to utilizing complex 24-pin integrated circuits—such as dedicated Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), EEPROMs, or specialized multi-channel LED drivers—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003e24-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is an absolute necessity. Instead of subjecting these expensive, highly sensitive pieces of silicon directly to the extreme heat of your soldering iron, you permanently mount this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket to your board. Once the surrounding components are soldered and the flux is cleaned away, you simply press your pristine IC into the tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnlike smaller pin counts, 24-pin ICs are unique because they commonly exist in two distinct widths: the 0.300\" \"Skinny DIP\" (often used for modern SRAM and ADCs) and the 0.600\" Wide Body (traditionally used for EPROMs and older microcontrollers). Regardless of the width, using a socket transforms your hardware development cycle. If an unexpected voltage spike during a high-power telemetry test damages your main metering IC, you do not need to spend an hour meticulously desoldering 24 separate pins. You simply extract the damaged chip with an IC puller and snap a fresh one right into the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your high-value, heat-sensitive integrated circuits from the destructive thermal shock of manual hand-soldering and hot-air rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate component replacement, which is critical during iterative prototype testing where firmware tweaks might require physically swapping out ROMs or EEPROMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features heavy-duty, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot. These aggressively grip both sides of the IC's legs, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection that withstands mechanical vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo Width Variants:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in both 0.300\" (Narrow\/Skinny) and 0.600\" (Wide) row spacing to perfectly match the specific physical footprint of your chosen IC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnergy Metering Prototypes:\u003c\/b\u003e The safest physical housing for mounting specialized 24-pin energy measurement ICs and high-resolution ADCs when developing custom AC\/DC telemetry hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMemory Expansion Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a secure, reusable mount for 24-pin EEPROMs and SRAM chips in custom data-logging nodes where memory ICs may need to be physically swapped for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Display Drivers:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly useful for socketing large 24-pin LED matrix drivers or complex shift registers on permanent perfboard installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Audio \u0026amp; Computing:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard, low-cost replacement part for restoring classic synthesizers, drum machines, and 8-bit computers that utilize socketed 24-pin sound and memory chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 Pins (2 rows of 12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing Options:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body) OR 15.24 mm (0.600\" - Wide Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 24-pin DIP integrated circuit (ensure you select the correct row spacing for your specific chip).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861683605575,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/CY1009-24-PIC-1-1-600x366.png?v=1781005093"},{"product_id":"18-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"18-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom printed circuit board relies on standard 18-pin integrated circuits—such as the ubiquitous ULN2803 Darlington transistor array, the LM3914 LED dot\/bar display driver, or classic PIC microcontrollers like the PIC16F628A—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"240\"\u003e18-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is a crucial addition to your board design. Instead of soldering your sensitive silicon directly to the PCB and risking fatal thermal damage from your soldering iron, you permanently mount this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket in its place. Once the board is fully assembled and washed, you simply press your pristine IC into the socket's tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond acting as a thermal shield during assembly, this socket makes hardware debugging and field repairs virtually instantaneous. 18-pin chips like the ULN2803 are frequently used as high-current buffers to drive external mechanical relays or stepper motors. Because they act as the physical intermediary handling high inductive loads, they are highly susceptible to burning out if a flyback diode fails. With a socket in place, you do not need to desolder 18 delicate pins to resurrect the board; you just pry out the burnt chip and snap a fresh $1 replacement directly into the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your integrated circuits from the destructive heat of manual hand-soldering, wave-soldering, and hot-air rework stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate replacement of damaged high-current driver chips or rapid swapping of microcontrollers during iterative firmware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for the standard \"narrow body\" 18-pin footprint utilized by the vast majority of 18-pin DIP logic and driver ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection even under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Relay \u0026amp; Motor Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical mount for ULN2803 Darlington arrays used to safely drive 12V mechanical relays and unipolar stepper motors from a standard 3.3V or 5V microcontroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Battery Level Meters:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a safe, reusable housing for LM3914\/LM3915 analog display drivers when building custom LED bar graph readouts for power supplies or audio amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePIC Microcontroller Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, secure mount for classic 18-pin PIC microcontrollers during breadboard to perfboard transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that students can safely insert, remove, and reuse driver components without requiring advanced desoldering wick or solder suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 Pins (2 rows of 9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 18-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861685669959,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/s-l1600_2.webp?v=1781005264"},{"product_id":"8-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"8-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen working with the most famous, foundational chips in electronics—such as the legendary NE555 Timer, the ATtiny85 microcontroller, or classic operational amplifiers like the LM358 and TL072—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003e8-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is an absolute necessity for your custom circuit boards. Rather than exposing these delicate pieces of silicon directly to the extreme, potentially fatal temperatures of your soldering iron, you permanently solder this rugged thermoplastic socket to your PCB or perfboard. Once the board has cooled, you simply snap your IC safely into the tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond thermal protection, an 8-pin socket provides unmatched flexibility for prototyping and repair. In the audio and guitar pedal community, using a socket for the main op-amp allows builders to perform \"chip rolling\"—instantly swapping out different 8-pin amplifiers to change the tonal flavor of the circuit without desoldering anything. For microcontroller projects, it allows you to effortlessly pull an ATtiny85 from your board, pop it into a USB programmer to update the firmware, and push it right back into the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your sensitive, heat-prone ICs from the thermal shock of manual hand-soldering and wave-soldering processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for rapid replacement of blown components or instantaneous swapping of operational amplifiers and EEPROMs for testing and tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized exactly for standard \"narrow body\" 8-pin DIP chips, the most common footprint for small-scale analog and digital ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eATtiny85 Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical mount for incorporating 8-pin AVR microcontrollers into permanent DIY projects, allowing for easy removal for firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuitar Pedal \u0026amp; Audio DIY:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute necessity for building custom fuzz and overdrive pedals, allowing builders to swap out different dual op-amps (like the JRC4558 or NE5532) to tune the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNE555 Timer Circuits:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a safe, reusable housing for the world's most popular timing chip when building permanent oscillators and PWM controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly useful in data-logging or repair scenarios where small 8-pin memory chips (like the 24C series) need to be physically removed for reading or writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Pins (2 rows of 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 8-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861689110599,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/square-image-2026-01-05T111333.738.jpg?v=1781006046"},{"product_id":"40-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-600-wide-body-through-hole","title":"40-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.600\" Wide Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen building a custom printed circuit board around colossal 40-pin integrated circuits—such as the \"MightyCore\" ATmega1284P-PU, the classic ATmega32-16PU, or legendary retro processors like the Z80 and 6502—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003e40-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is a mandatory physical component. Because these massive chips contain dozens of delicate internal wire bonds and represent a significant financial investment compared to smaller ICs, subjecting them directly to the extreme, sustained heat of soldering 40 individual pins is an unnecessary risk. Instead, you permanently solder this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket to your board and simply press your pristine microcontroller into the metallic contacts once everything has cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnlike standard logic chips that use a \"narrow body\" footprint, 40-pin chips utilize a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003e0.600\" Wide Body\u003c\/b\u003e spacing. This socket is perfectly dimensioned to accommodate that wider stance, allowing it to straddle the large center trench on a standard solderless breadboard or drop flawlessly into a custom-routed PCB. Beyond acting as a thermal shield, this socket provides the ultimate peace of mind during prototyping. If an accidental high-voltage short destroys your main processor, or if you simply need to move your ATmega1284P over to an external programmer to flash a new bootloader, you can instantly pry the chip out with an IC puller and press it right back in without ever touching a soldering iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your high-value, maximum-I\/O microcontrollers from the destructive thermal shock of manual hand-soldering and wave-soldering processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate component replacement, which is critical during iterative prototype testing where microcontrollers need to be frequently removed for external flashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, aligning perfectly with standard perfboards, stripboards, and massive solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.600\" Wide Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for the standard \"wide body\" 40-pin footprint utilized by the vast majority of high-pin-count DIP microcontrollers and retro CPUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features heavy-duty, tensioned metallic springs inside each pin slot. These aggressively grip both sides of the IC's flat legs, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection that withstands physical vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"MightyCore\" Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute safest, most reliable physical housing for mounting massive 40-pin AVR chips like the ATmega1284P or ATmega32 into permanent perfboard projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRetro Computer Builds:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard, mandatory mounting hardware for anyone building custom 8-bit computers powered by socketed Z80, 6502, or 8088 microprocessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex I\/O Expander Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent mount for 40-pin multiplexers and massive shift register arrays in custom industrial or robotics motherboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Hardware Repair:\u003c\/b\u003e The go-to replacement component for restoring classic arcade cabinets, synthesizers, and early 90s test equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 Pins (2 rows of 20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 15.24 mm (0.600\" - Wide Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 40-pin, 0.600\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861696155719,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/Picsart_23-11-16_00-53-49-761.webp?v=1781006228"},{"product_id":"16-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"16-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom printed circuit board utilizes standard 16-pin integrated circuits—such as the classic CD4000-series CMOS logic, 74HC series shift registers, the L293D quadruple half-H driver, or multiplexers like the CD4051—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003e16-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is an indispensable component. Instead of soldering your sensitive silicon directly to the PCB and risking fatal thermal damage from your soldering iron, you permanently mount this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket to your board. Once the board is fully assembled, cooled, and cleaned of flux, you simply press your pristine IC into the socket's tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond acting as a thermal shield during assembly, this socket makes hardware debugging, prototyping, and field repairs incredibly efficient. 16-pin chips like the L293D are frequently used to drive inductive loads like DC motors and stepper motors. Because they handle relatively high currents and flyback voltages, they are highly susceptible to burning out if a motor stalls or shorts. With a socket in place, you do not need to desolder 16 delicate pins to resurrect the board; you just pry out the burnt chip and snap a fresh replacement directly into the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your integrated circuits from the destructive heat of manual hand-soldering, wave-soldering, and hot-air rework stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate replacement of damaged high-current motor drivers or rapid swapping of logic chips during iterative hardware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for the standard \"narrow body\" 16-pin footprint utilized by the vast majority of 16-pin DIP logic and driver ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection even under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMotor Control Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical mount for L293D or SN754410 motor drivers used to safely drive small DC motors and stepper motors from a microcontroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eI\/O Expansion \u0026amp; Multiplexing:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a safe, reusable housing for 74HC595 shift registers (for driving LEDs) or CD4051 analog multiplexers (for reading multiple sensors on a single ADC pin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDIY Audio \u0026amp; Synthesizers:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, secure mount for classic 16-pin audio ICs and bucket-brigade delay chips used in custom guitar pedals and analog synths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Gate Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that classic AND\/OR\/NAND logic gates can be safely inserted, removed, and reused across multiple permanent perfboard projects without risking the chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 Pins (2 rows of 8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 16-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861697007687,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/Picsart_23-06-04_15-29-27-072.jpg?v=1781006392"},{"product_id":"14-pin-dip-ic-socket-adaptor-0-300-narrow-body-through-hole","title":"14-Pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor (0.300\" Narrow Body - Through-Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your custom printed circuit board utilizes standard 14-pin integrated circuits—such as the ubiquitous LM324 quad operational amplifier, the 74HC04 hex inverter, or classic quad logic gates like the 74HC08—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003e14-Pin DIP IC Socket\u003c\/b\u003e is a crucial addition to your board design. Instead of soldering your sensitive silicon directly to the PCB and risking fatal thermal damage from your soldering iron, you permanently mount this rugged, heat-resistant thermoplastic socket to your board. Once the board is fully assembled and washed, you simply press your pristine IC into the socket's tensioned metallic contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond acting as a thermal shield during assembly, this socket makes hardware debugging, prototyping, and field repairs incredibly efficient. 14-pin chips are the backbone of analog signal processing and basic digital logic. In DIY audio and synthesizer building, using a socket allows for \"chip rolling\"—effortlessly swapping different 14-pin quad op-amps to fine-tune the frequency response or distortion characteristics of a circuit without touching a soldering iron. In logic design, it ensures that if a voltage spike destroys a logic gate, a simple $0.50 replacement takes seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Heat Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely isolates your integrated circuits from the destructive heat of manual hand-soldering, wave-soldering, and hot-air rework stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstantaneous Chip Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows for immediate replacement of damaged logic gates or rapid swapping of operational amplifiers during iterative audio testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 0.1\" Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The pins are perfectly spaced at 2.54mm (0.1 inches) apart, dropping flawlessly into standard perfboards, stripboards, and solderless breadboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.300\" Row Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically sized for the standard \"narrow body\" 14-pin footprint utilized by the vast majority of 14-pin DIP logic and analog ICs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Wipe Contacts:\u003c\/b\u003e Features tensioned, dual-leaf metallic springs inside each pin slot that aggressively grip the flat legs of the IC, ensuring a highly reliable, low-resistance electrical connection even under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDIY Audio \u0026amp; Synthesizers:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory physical mount for LM324, TL074, and LM339 quad op-amps and comparators used in custom guitar pedals, filters, and analog synths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Gate Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a safe, reusable housing for the massive family of 14-pin 74-series and 4000-series CMOS logic chips (AND, OR, NAND, XOR, Inverters).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClock \u0026amp; Timing Circuits:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, secure mount for classic 14-pin timers and counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that classic logic gates can be safely inserted, removed, and reused across multiple permanent perfboard projects without risking the chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 Pins (2 rows of 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Spacing between adjacent pins):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing (Distance between the two rows):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62 mm (0.300\" - Narrow Body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-Wipe \/ Leaf Spring (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 Rated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tin-plated Phosphor Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard 14-pin, 0.300\" wide DIP integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861697499207,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/61k7j0NxB3L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1781006583"},{"product_id":"40-pin-zif-socket-zero-insertion-force-locking-ic-seat","title":"40-Pin ZIF Socket (Zero Insertion Force - Locking IC Seat)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile standard 40-pin DIP sockets are excellent for permanent installation on a finished circuit board, they have a major drawback: inserting and removing a massive 40-pin microcontroller requires significant force. Doing this repeatedly inevitably leads to bent pins, damaged silicon, and worn-out socket contacts. Enter the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"326\"\u003e40-Pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly referred to as a locking IC seat. This oversized, lever-actuated socket is designed specifically for environments where integrated circuits need to be swapped in and out dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_a3ba8009df65db09-487\"\u003eThe magic of the ZIF socket lies in its mechanical lever. When the lever is raised, the internal metallic contacts spread wide open. You can drop an expensive ATmega1284P or a classic Z80 processor into the socket with literally zero physical resistance. \u003cspan class=\"citation-572 citation-end-572\"\u003eOnce the chip is seated, pushing the lever down mechanically clamps the internal contacts tightly against the legs of the IC, creating a flawless, low-resistance electrical connection.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e When you are burning bootloaders onto a fresh batch of microcontrollers for a multi-tier production run, this locking seat turns a tedious, high-risk chore into a rapid, assembly-line process. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero Insertion Force:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely eliminates the risk of bending or snapping the delicate legs of your expensive microcontrollers during insertion and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_a3ba8009df65db09-488\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-571\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-571\"\u003eLever-Actuated Locking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-571 citation-end-571\"\u003e Provides an incredibly secure, high-pressure mechanical grip on the IC legs, ensuring perfect data transmission during high-speed firmware uploads.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Width Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike standard sockets, the internal clamping mechanism of a 40-pin ZIF socket is uniquely designed to accept \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e 0.300\" (Narrow Body) and 0.600\" (Wide Body) DIP chips, making it a universal tool for everything from 8-pin ATtiny chips to 40-pin ATmega chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_a3ba8009df65db09-489\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-570\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-570\"\u003eExtreme Cycle Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-570 citation-end-570\"\u003e Engineered with heavy-duty plastics and robust internal springs designed to survive tens of thousands of insertion cycles without degrading.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard 0.1\" Output Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e The bottom pins of the ZIF socket plug directly into a standard breadboard or perfboard, allowing you to easily build your own custom programming jigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction Programming Jigs:\u003c\/b\u003e The mandatory centerpiece for building a custom \"Arduino as ISP\" shield dedicated to rapidly flashing hex files onto bare microcontrollers before soldering them onto commercial PCBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal IC Programmers:\u003c\/b\u003e The exact style of socket found on professional EEPROM and microcontroller programmers (like the popular TL866II Plus or T48).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComponent Salvage \u0026amp; Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e Invaluable for rapidly testing trays of salvaged logic gates, optocouplers, or operational amplifiers to verify they still work before using them in a new design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIterative Firmware Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for complex gateway or telemetry projects where the main processor must be physically moved between the circuit board and an external programmer constantly during the debugging phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 Pins (2 rows of 20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePin Pitch (Output):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccepted IC Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54 mm (0.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_a3ba8009df65db09-490\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccepted IC Widths:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-569 citation-end-569\"\u003e Universal (Accepts both 0.300\" Narrow and 0.600\" Wide DIP packages)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Mechanical Lever Lock (Zero Insertion Force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e High-Durability Thermoplastic (Usually green or blue)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold or Tin-plated Beryllium Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861697728583,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/61I4wVNnN3L._AC_SL1387.jpg?v=1781006798"},{"product_id":"ca3130e-bimos-operational-amplifier-8-pin-dip-package","title":"CA3130E (BiMOS Operational Amplifier - 8-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen standard operational amplifiers like the LM358 or TL072 cannot handle the delicate, microscopic currents of your sensors, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eCA3130\u003c\/b\u003e is the specialty silicon you reach for. This chip is a legendary \"BiMOS\" operational amplifier, meaning it masterfully combines Bipolar, PMOS, and CMOS technologies onto a single piece of silicon. The result is an amplifier that features gate-protected PMOS transistors at the input, providing a staggeringly high input impedance (typically 1.5 Tera-ohms). This means the chip draws virtually zero current (mere picoamps) from whatever circuit you connect it to, making it entirely \"invisible\" to highly sensitive analog sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-506\"\u003eBeyond its incredible inputs, the CA3130 stands out because of its CMOS output stage. \u003cspan class=\"citation-595 citation-end-595\"\u003eUnlike traditional op-amps that suffer from \"voltage drop\" and cannot output a voltage all the way up to your power supply line, the CA3130 can swing its output voltage \"rail-to-rail\"—meaning if you power it with 5V, it can output very close to a true 0V and a true 5V.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This makes it an absolutely phenomenal choice when you need an analog amplifier to directly interface with digital 5V TTL or CMOS logic circuits, or when building precision integrators and timers that rely on exact voltage thresholds. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-507\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme Input Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-594 citation-end-594\"\u003e Boasts an input impedance of 1.5 TΩ (Tera-ohms) and an input bias current of just 5 pA, meaning it will not load down or distort weak signals from piezoelectric sensors or photodiodes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-508\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRail-to-Rail CMOS Output:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-593 citation-end-593\"\u003e The output voltage can swing to within millivolts of the supply and ground rails, making it perfect for driving digital logic gates directly without level shifters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-509\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiMOS Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-592 citation-end-592\"\u003e Utilizes PMOS inputs for high impedance, a Bipolar core for speed and voltage gain, and a CMOS output for maximum voltage swing and current sinking\/sourcing capability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Speed \u0026amp; Bandwidth:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly respectable 15 MHz unity-gain bandwidth and a fast 10 V\/µs slew rate, making it significantly faster than standard general-purpose op-amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-510\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591\"\u003eSingle Supply Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591 citation-end-591\"\u003e Operates flawlessly on a single 5V to 16V power supply (or dual ±2.5V to ±8V supplies), making it highly compatible with modern microcontroller battery packs and USB power.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Sensor Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best choice for amplifying signals from pH probes, gas sensors, and photodiodes where the sensor itself produces almost no current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Timers \u0026amp; Integrators:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs perfectly with high-value capacitors to create long-duration delay circuits and ultra-linear ramp generators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Interfacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for acting as a voltage comparator that safely and cleanly translates analog sensor thresholds into hard 5V logic signals for an Arduino or ESP32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Synthesizer DIY:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly favored in the DIY synth community for building sample-and-hold (S\u0026amp;H) circuits due to its extremely low input leakage current, which prevents voltage \"droop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-511\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmplifier Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-590 citation-end-590\"\u003e BiMOS (Bipolar + PMOS + CMOS)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 (Single Op-Amp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5 TΩ (Typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Bias Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 pA (Typical at 5V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlew Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 V\/µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-512\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589\"\u003eGain Bandwidth Product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589 citation-end-589\"\u003e 15 MHz\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-513\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588 citation-end-588\"\u003e 5V to 16V (Single Supply) or ±2.5V to ±8V (Dual Supply)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Current:\u003c\/b\u003e ~20 mA (Sink\/Source capability depends on supply voltage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-514\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587 citation-end-587\"\u003e 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42865531551815,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/800x800.png?v=1781078707"},{"product_id":"x9c104p-100kω-non-volatile-digital-potentiometer-8-pin-dip-package","title":"X9C104P (100kΩ Non-Volatile Digital Potentiometer - 8-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your project requires adjustable resistance—whether you are tuning the gain of an operational amplifier, adjusting the contrast of an LCD screen, or building a digitally controlled audio volume circuit—mechanical potentiometers are a bottleneck. They require physical human interaction, their carbon tracks wear out over time, and they are susceptible to dust and vibration. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"384\"\u003eX9C104\u003c\/b\u003e solves all of this by compressing a 100kΩ potentiometer into a single, digitally controlled 8-pin integrated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_315d9ca56942200f-639\"\u003eWhat makes the X9C-series incredibly powerful is its built-in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003enon-volatile EEPROM memory\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-715 citation-end-715\"\u003eWhen you use your Arduino or ESP32 to step the internal \"wiper\" up or down to a specific resistance value, the chip saves that exact position.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If the power is completely disconnected and restored days later, the X9C104 will wake up at the exact same resistance value it was left at. \u003cspan class=\"citation-714 citation-end-714\"\u003eUnlike complex modern ICs that require I2C or SPI libraries, this chip uses a remarkably simple 3-wire pulse interface (Chip Select, Up\/Down, and Increment), making it incredibly easy to control with just a few basic lines of code.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_315d9ca56942200f-640\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-713\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-713\"\u003e100 Wiper Taps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-713 citation-end-713\"\u003e Internally composed of a resistor array with 99 resistive elements, providing 100 distinct, digitally selectable resistance steps between 0Ω and 100kΩ.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Volatile Memory (EEPROM):\u003c\/b\u003e Automatically stores the last wiper position when told to do so, acting exactly like a physical knob that stays where you left it after power-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSimple 3-Wire Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Does not require complex I2C or SPI protocols. It uses a straightforward pulse-based interface: set the direction (Up\/Down) and pulse the Increment pin to move the wiper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSolid-State Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e With no moving mechanical parts, there is zero risk of the \"scratchy\" audio noise or physical wear-and-tear associated with traditional rotary potentiometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native (8-DIP):\u003c\/b\u003e The standard 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch drops perfectly into any solderless breadboard alongside classic analog chips like the LM358 or NE555.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutomated Analog Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows a microcontroller to automatically tune the sensitivity thresholds of analog sensors (like PIR motion or light sensors) without human intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgrammable Op-Amp Gain:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs flawlessly with LM324 or LM358 operational amplifiers to create software-controlled variable gain amplifiers for audio or sensor conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDigital Volume Control:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, noise-free method for building push-button volume controls for DIY audio amplifiers and retro synthesizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLCD Contrast\/Backlight Tuning:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces the classic blue mechanical trimpot used for adjusting the contrast on 16x2 character LCDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePotentiometer Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Digital, Non-Volatile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnd-to-End Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 kΩ (104)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eResolution (Taps):\u003c\/b\u003e 100 Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eControl Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-Wire (CS, INC, U\/D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage (Vcc):\u003c\/b\u003e 5V DC (Standard 5V Logic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMemory:\u003c\/b\u003e EEPROM (100,000 write cycles typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Wiper Current:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1 mA (Designed for signal logic, not heavy power delivery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_315d9ca56942200f-641\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-712\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-712\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-712 citation-end-712\"\u003e 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42865550458951,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/5-PCS-NEW-X9C104P-DIP-8-X9C104-Digital-Potentiometer-IC-NEW_jpg_Q90_jpg.webp?v=1781080801"},{"product_id":"uln2803apg-8-channel-darlington-transistor-array-18-pin-dip-package","title":"ULN2803APG (8-Channel Darlington Transistor Array - 18-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA standard Arduino Uno or ESP32 GPIO pin can safely output roughly 20 to 40 milliamps of current. If you attempt to connect a mechanical relay, a solenoid valve, or a stepper motor directly to your microcontroller, you will instantly destroy the pin. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eULN2803\u003c\/b\u003e is the industry-standard silicon \"muscle\" that solves this problem. It is an array of eight independent NPN Darlington transistor pairs. You send a weak, safe 5V logic signal from your microcontroller into one side of the chip, and the corresponding transistor on the other side acts as a heavy-duty switch, capable of handling up to 500mA and 50V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat makes the ULN2803 an absolute staple on the workbench is its convenience. If you were to build this circuit manually, you would need 8 transistors, 8 base resistors, and 8 flyback diodes—cluttering your breadboard with 24 separate components. The ULN2803 packages all of this into a single 18-pin chip. It includes built-in base resistors perfectly tuned for 5V logic, and integrated flyback (freewheeling) diodes on every channel to safely absorb the destructive voltage spikes generated when turning off inductive loads like motors and relays. Because it has exactly 8 channels, it is the legendary companion chip to the 74HC595 shift register, allowing you to build massive, digitally controlled power stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e8 Independent High-Power Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly mapped for 8-bit digital logic, allowing you to control a full byte's worth of heavy loads from a single IC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Load Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Each individual channel can switch up to 50V and sink up to 500mA. (Note: For thermal safety, if turning all 8 channels on simultaneously, the current per channel should be kept much lower).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuilt-in Inductive Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Features integrated clamping diodes tied to a common \"COM\" pin. This safely routes high-voltage kickback from spinning motors and clicking relays away from your sensitive logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Base Resistors:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"2803\" specifically features 2.7kΩ input resistors, meaning you can wire the input pins directly to standard 5V TTL logic (like an Arduino) without adding any external resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native (18-DIP):\u003c\/b\u003e Sized perfectly to straddle the center gap of a standard solderless breadboard for rapid, tidy prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelay Expansion Modules:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute standard silicon used to drive banks of 4, 8, or 16 mechanical relays from a single microcontroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnipolar Stepper Motors:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for driving classic 5-wire or 6-wire unipolar steppers (like the ubiquitous 28BYJ-48 motor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSolenoid \u0026amp; Valve Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily handles the heavy current spikes required to snap open automated water valves or pneumatic solenoids in smart agriculture projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Power LED Arrays:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly reliable way to PWM-dim long strips of 12V or 24V single-color LEDs without overloading your Arduino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransistor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e NPN Darlington Array\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Output Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 50V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 500mA per channel (Sink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Logic Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e 5V TTL\/CMOS (Contains internal 2.7kΩ resistors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in Flyback Diodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 18-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42865889706055,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/32_480x384_3ca388d4-e102-457b-a418-eacf4bc32614.webp?v=1781086794"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/collections\/microcontrollers.oembed?page=2","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}