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SOIC 8-Pin Test Clip to DIP Adapter
An 8-pin SOIC test clip with a DIP breadboard adapter, designed for in-circuit probing and programming of flash memory, EEPROMs, and other 8-SOIC ICs — no so...
An 8-pin SOIC test clip with a DIP breadboard adapter, designed for in-circuit probing and programming of flash memory, EEPROMs, and other 8-SOIC ICs — no soldering or desoldering required. Simply clip onto the chip to access I2C, SPI, or QSPI connections, or to burn firmware directly.
The clip features gold-plated contacts with a soft grip that holds firmly onto both standard and wide SOIC packages without damaging the circuit. A ~30 cm 28AWG cable connects the clip to a 0.1-inch (2.54 mm) header adapter that plugs into any standard breadboard.
Key Features
- 8-Pin SOIC Clip – Grips standard and wide SOIC packages securely
- Gold-Plated Contacts – Reliable connection without marring components
- DIP Breadboard Adapter – 0.1-inch pitch header for direct breadboard use
- ~30 cm Cable – 28AWG wires for flexible routing
- No Soldering Required – Probe or programme chips in-circuit
Ideal For
- In-circuit programming of flash and EEPROM ICs
- Probing SPI, I2C, and QSPI connections
- Firmware flashing without desoldering
- Hardware debugging and reverse engineering
Package Contents
- 1× SOIC 8-Pin Test Clip with DIP Adapter Cable
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- EEPROM
- A type of non-volatile memory that keeps stored data even when power is turned off. In a sensor module, it can be used to store settings or calibration data so they do not need to be re-entered every time.
- Flash memory
- Non-volatile memory that keeps stored data even when power is removed. In this sensor, it matters because enrolled fingerprint templates can remain saved after the project is turned off.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
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