64-Pin Wire Wrap IC Socket – 0.9" Ultra-Wide (DIP-64), Gold-Plated Machined Pins with Extended Square Posts for Legacy CPUs and Large-Scale Prototyping

The 64-Pin Wire Wrap IC Socket is a specialized interconnect solution for the most demanding prototyping and restoration tasks. In the era of vintage computing and high-reliability industrial design, wire-wrapping was the preferred method for point-to-point wiring of large microprocessors. This 64-pin variant is an industry-standard interface for "giant" DIP packages, famously used for CPUs like the MC68000 and various specialized peripheral controllers. The primary advantage of this socket is its robustness. Because a 64-pin IC is physically large, thermal expansion can often stress standard solder joints; however, wire-wrapped connections are inherently flexible enough to handle these stresses while maintaining a permanent electrical bond. The machined "closed-bottom" pins also ensure that no flux or solder can wick up into the contact area, keeping the gold-plated interface pristine. Whether you are building a custom homebrew computer, prototyping a complex aerospace interface, or restoring a classic workstation, this 64-pin socket provides the ultimate professional-grade foundation. It allows for dense, complex logic routing that can be easily modified without risking damage to expensive, hard-to-find integrated circuits.

Key Features:

Machined 4-Finger Contacts: Precision-turned internal contacts provide a high-pressure, multi-point grip on IC leads, ensuring excellent signal integrity and vibration resistance for high-pin-count chips.

Gold-Plated Internal Contacts: The inner "fingers" are gold-plated to prevent oxidation and ensure ultra-low contact resistance throughout the life of the system.

Ultra-Wide 0.9" (900 mil) Row Spacing: Specifically designed to fit large-format 64-pin DIP packages, such as the Motorola 68000 CPU and other vintage 16/32-bit microprocessors.

Gas-Tight Reliability: The sharp corners of the square posts create a gas-tight electrical bond when wrapped, providing a connection that is often more durable than solder in high-reliability applications.

High-Durability Housing: Molded from glass-filled polyester (PBT) with a central reinforcement bar to prevent warping and maintain perfect pin alignment across the large 64-pin frame.