The SSOP-16 / SOP-16 to DIP-16 Adapter PCB Module is an essential prototyping and development tool that enables seamless integration of surface-mount SSOP and SOP packaged ICs into standard breadboards, DIP sockets, and through-hole PCBs. This compact adapter board bridges the gap between modern SMD components and traditional through-hole development environments, allowing engineers, hobbyists, and students to work with surface-mount ICs without requiring specialized SMD soldering equipment or PCB manufacturing.

The adapter accepts both SSOP-16 (Shrink Small Outline Package) and SOP-16 (Small Outline Package) format ICs with 16 pins, converting them to a standard 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pitch DIP-16 compatible footprint. The wide-body DIP layout ensures compatibility with standard 16-pin DIP sockets and fits neatly across the center channel of a standard breadboard, leaving accessible rows on both sides for easy circuit connections. High-quality gold-plated or tin-plated PCB pads ensure reliable soldering and low-contact resistance.

Ideal for prototyping with logic ICs, communication controllers, audio chips, memory devices, and countless other SSOP/SOP packaged components, this adapter dramatically simplifies the development workflow. Electronics engineers can evaluate new SMD components during the design phase, repair technicians can substitute hard-to-find DIP components with modern SMD equivalents, and educators can introduce students to SMD technology without investing in reflow soldering equipment. A must-have addition to any electronics workbench or prototyping toolkit.

Specification :

Input Package: SSOP-16 and SOP-16 (dual compatible)
Output Format: DIP-16 (0.1 inch / 2.54mm pitch)
Pin Count: 16 pins (8 per side)
SSOP Pin Pitch: 0.635mm
SOP Pin Pitch: 1.27mm
DIP Output Pitch: 2.54mm (standard)
DIP Row Spacing: 600 mil (15.24mm) wide body
PCB Material: FR4 fiberglass
PCB Thickness: 1.6mm
PCB Color: Green
Board Dimensions: Approximately 20mm × 20mm
Breadboard Compatible: Yes (fits standard breadboard center channel)
DIP Socket Compatible: Yes (standard 16-pin DIP socket)
Solder Pad Type: SMD pads for SSOP/SOP IC + through-hole DIP pins
Applications: Prototyping, breadboard testing, IC evaluation, circuit development