Definitions for "Dual in-line package"
Keywords:  row, rectangular, package, pins, dipn
Method of packaging electronic components for mounting on printed circuit boards.
A standard housing constructed of hard plastic commonly used to hold an integrated circuit. The circuit's leads are connected to two parallel rows of pins designed to fit snugly into a socket; these pins may also be soldered directly to a printed -circuit board.
A package having two rows of leads extending at right angles from the base and having standard spacing between leads and between rows of leads.