Description
Professional Grade 64-Pin Dual-Wipe IC Socket – Black
When it comes to the heart of your 16-bit system, stability is everything. Our 64-pin dual-wipe IC socket is a high-quality, brand-new component designed to house the Motorola 68000 CPU and other large-format integrated circuits. This is a robust, reliable part—not the “cheap pressed” sockets that often lead to intermittent faults.
The Gold Standard for Amiga and Atari ST Restoration
The large footprint of the 68000 CPU means that even slight oxidation or loss of pin tension can cause significant system instability. These sockets are the ideal choice for:
- Commodore Amiga: Essential for A500, A1000, and A2000 CPU replacements or relocations.
- Atari ST Range: A perfect fit for 520ST, 1040ST, and Mega ST motherboard repairs.
- Retro Accelerators: Use this to socket your original CPU before installing an accelerator or IDE expansion.
Why Choose Dual-Wipe Technology?
Unlike single-sided or pressed-tin sockets, dual-wipe sockets feature two points of contact on every pin. This provides several critical advantages for vintage hardware:
- Maximum Surface Area: Grips both sides of the IC pin for a more reliable connection.
- Vibration Resistance: Ensures the CPU remains seated during transport or expansion card installation.
- Corrosion Protection: The high-tension wipe action helps maintain a clean electrical path over time.
Protecting Irreplaceable 16-bit Silicon
Vintage 68000 processors are becoming increasingly rare. By installing a high-quality socket, you eliminate the need to solder the CPU directly to the motherboard. This protects the chip from thermal stress and ensures that future troubleshooting or upgrades can be performed safely without risking the delicate motherboard traces.
Technical Specifications
- Pin Count: 64 Pins.
- Type: Dual-Wipe / Dual In-Line (DIL).
- Colour: Black.
- Pitch: Standard 2.54mm (0.1″).
- Width: 0.9-inch (22.86mm) “Super-Wide” format.
- Mounting: Through-hole PCB.
Installation Tip for Restorers
Before installing, ensure the PCB pads are thoroughly cleaned of old solder. These 64-pin sockets have a large footprint; we recommend soldering the four corner pins first to ensure the socket is perfectly flush with the motherboard before completing the remaining pins.
68000 CPUs have been used in the following machines (NOT a full list!):
- Early Apple Macintosh
- Sharp X68000
- Commodore Amiga
- Sinclair QL
- Atari ST and Falcon
- Atari Jaguar
- Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) and Sega CD
- Philips CD-i
- Capcom System I (Arcade)
- Tandy Model 16/16B/6000 and many more besides.
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