Production Replacement Adapters
Overview
Production replacement adapters convert surface-mount device footprints to DIP form factors,
allowing modern ICs to be used in sockets, breadboards, and legacy through-hole systems.
Each adapter is designed with a precise SMT land pattern on the top side and routes signals
to a standard DIP pin format on the bottom side.
This approach prioritizes mechanical simplicity and electrical clarity, making these adapters
suitable for production replacement, engineering evaluation, and lab environments.
Surface-Mount to DIP Conversion
Each production replacement adapter incorporates an accurate surface-mount land pattern that
matches the target IC package footprint. Signals are routed directly to a DIP interface to
ensure predictable electrical behavior and compatibility with standard through-hole systems.
- Accurate SMT footprints for reliable solder attachment
- Standard DIP pin spacing for easy handling
- Straightforward pin mapping for predictable electrical behavior
- Compact layouts suitable for repeated insertion and removal
Applications
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Production adapter replacement:
Replace damaged, worn, or unavailable production adapters without redesigning hardware. -
Engineering and lab use:
Bench testing, troubleshooting, and device evaluation using standard DIP sockets. -
Low-cost prototyping:
Validate devices before committing to custom PCBs or fixtures. -
Short-run or legacy testing:
Useful when volumes or timelines do not justify custom tooling.
Top: SOIC (SMT) device interface
Bottom: DIP through-hole
SMT SSOP & TSSOP to DIP Adapters
Top: SSOP / TSSOP (SMT) device interface
Bottom: DIP through-hole
SMT MSOP & SOT to DIP Adapters
Top: MSOP / SOT (SMT) device interface
Bottom: DIP through-hole
SMT QSOP & TSOP to DIP Adapters
Top: QSOP / TSOP (SMT) device interface
Bottom: DIP through-hole
SMT Quad, PLCC, QFN & QFP to DIP Adapters
Top: Quad / PLCC / QFN / QFP (SMT) device
Bottom: DIP through-hole
Turn-Key Assembly Options
For customers who need a ready-to-install solution, Adapters-Plus can provide turn-key assembly
on production replacement adapters. This may include sourcing the specified device, soldering
it to the adapter, and delivering a fully assembled unit.
- Device procurement from customer-specified or approved sources
- Professional soldering for fine-pitch and leadless packages
- Support for universal and 1-to-1 adapter configurations
- Functional verification as defined by the application
Turn-key assembly is most useful when time-to-deployment is critical or when in-house assembly
resources are limited.
Custom & Technical Guidance
If your fixture, device package, or pinout requires a non-standard interface, our engineering
team can design a production replacement adapter that matches your manufacturing constraints
and reliability requirements.
