You are working on an older PC and need to replace a faulty

You are working on an older PC and need to replace a faulty CPU. As you remove the CPU, you notice that the processor unit is a rectangular package with two uniformly spaced parallel rows of pins pointing downward. What general socket type takes this sort of chip?

A. DIP

B. LIF

C. PGA

D. ZIF

Solution

A. The DIP, or dual in-line package, is characterized by a chip with two rows of pins arranged in parallel, and this design can be found on a number of different electronic components, such as CPUs and other integrated circuits.