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Dual in-line package facts for kids

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A dual in-line package (DIP) is a common way to package tiny electronic parts, like microchips. Think of it as a small, protective box for these important circuits. This box is often made from materials like plastic or ceramic.

Inside the DIP, the electronic circuit is connected to metal pins. These pins stick out from two sides of the package, like legs. These pins are super important because they connect the circuit to other parts of an electronic device, allowing it to work.

Not only microchips come in DIPs. Other electronic parts can also use this type of package. For example, a DIP switch looks like a DIP but has tiny switches on top instead of a circuit inside.

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