The products in this category are designed to facilitate easier access to the electrical contacts of connectors, integrated circuits, or similar devices. They achieve this by creating connections between a component placement area, which is usually intended for fine-pitch, surface-mounted integrated circuits, and an interconnect area with a considerably larger distance between pin centers. The main purpose of these products is to simplify the process of interconnecting these two areas, thereby improving the efficiency of prototyping and testing electronic components. One typical use case involves enabling the use of solderless breadboards as a prototyping method for components that do not come in breadboard-compatible packaging. By utilizing these accessories, engineers and designers can quickly and easily establish connections between various components without the need for soldering or additional wiring. This streamlines the prototyping process and reduces the time and effort required. These products are available in a variety of configurations, including headers, sockets, and adapters, to accommodate different types of connectors and devices. In summary, products in this category offer a practical and efficient solution for accessing the electrical contacts of connectors and integrated circuits, enabling smoother prototyping and testing of electronic components.
