Ungar type 6980 anti-static DIP extractor
date: label: date made
content: ca 1990
notes: label: Description (Brief)
content: A plastic, plier-type handle with four pairs of metal teeth and a compression spring. Molded on top: "#6980 / Ungar / Pat. / U.S.A. / Mfg. / U.S.A." New technology developments often necessitate novel tools to manipulate and service the new device. Most of these tools are unknown to average users of the given technology but are absolutely essential to maintain a given system and provide service to repair products. This tool is designed to remove and replace so-called DIP devices. DIP refers to "dual in-line package," a type of integrated circuit (“chip”) with a rectangular housing and two parallel rows of connecting pins that was invented in 1964. The tool grips the chip from above with the teeth fitting between the connecting pins. According to the manufacturer, the plastic construction allows a technician to work on a “live board” (one that is under power). It is advertised as being suitable for chips with from 4 to 48 pins.
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
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content: Work and Industry: Electricity
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 2023.0177.14
label: accession number
content: 2023.0177
label: catalog number
content: 2023.0177.14
objectType: label: Object Name
content: electrical tool
physicalDescription: label: Measurements
content: overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in x 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 8.89 cm x 1.27 cm