ZIF socket

Definitions

Electronics

• Abbreviation of zero insertion force socket. A socket designed for the use of essentially zero force for insertion or removal of components, which virtually eliminates any mechanical stress. Such sockets usually have a lever or other device which assists insertion and removal, and are commonly utilized for placing and removing chips.
• synonymzero insertion force socket
• synonymzero insertion force

General Science

• abbreviation forzero insertion force socket

Computing

• noun a chip socket that has movable connection terminals, allowing the chip to be inserted without using any force, then a small lever is turned to grip the legs of the chip.

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Contexts for “ZIF socket”

5 definitions in context
• Electronics
• General Science
• Computing