20-POS SIP Socket (276-1975) Hints and Tips Faxback Doc. # 14565 This SIP socket was made not only for SIP ICs but also for every leads uses such as thicker capacitor and/or resistor leads. According to the vendor, 1.44 mm leads can be mounted. The construction of this SIP socket is not the same as others and unable to make other DIP sockets without retooling. To bend terminals toward plastic wall may be a good solution but retooling will be required and spring tension will be weakened in case of thicker lead insertion. (IR/all-04/05/95)