Footprint

DIP-16 (W7.62mm)

Standard 16-pin through-hole IC — shift registers, multiplexers, and drivers

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Category Through-Hole IC
Library Package_DIP
Footprint DIP-16_W7.62mm
Pads 16
Pitch 2.54mm
Body Size 6.35 x 21.59mm
Mounting Through-Hole
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DIP-16 (W7.62mm)

Package: DIP-16_W7.62mm Library: Package_DIP Category: Through-Hole IC Pads: 16 Pitch: 2.54mm Body Size: 6.35 x 21.59mm Mounting: Through-Hole

Description

The DIP-16 is the 16-pin variant of the classic through-hole IC package. It houses shift registers (74HC595, 74HC165), multiplexers (74HC4051), ULN2003 Darlington driver arrays, MAX232 RS-232 transceivers, and L293D motor drivers. The extra two pins over DIP-14 enable more complex functionality while maintaining breadboard compatibility. A fundamental building block for teaching digital electronics, robotics projects, and LED display drivers. Still widely used in through-hole production for industrial controls.

Usage Notes

  • Standard through-hole mounting with wave or hand soldering
  • Drill sizes follow IPC-2222 specifications
  • Compatible with standard 2.54mm breadboard pitch

KiCad Library Reference

This footprint is from the official KiCad Package_DIP library. Full identifier: Package_DIP:DIP-16_W7.62mm

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Footprint Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for DIP-16_W7.62mm
  3. Assign to your schematic symbol in the Symbol Properties dialog

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Sub-skills are community-contributed AI skill extensions for this component. They teach AI assistants about specific tools, configurators, or workflows.

Examples:

  • A manufacturer’s configuration tool for a motor controller
  • A community-written design guide for an amplifier circuit
  • An automated test/validation script for a sensor module

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