Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf connector type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ZIF
gptkbp:advantage facilitates frequent component replacement
reduces risk of damage to pins
gptkbp:commonIn electronics
industrial equipment
computers
gptkbp:feature requires little or no force to insert or remove components
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
gptkbp:inventedBy 1970s
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction lever or slider to open/close contacts
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:FPC_connector
gptkb:LGA_socket
gptkb:PGA_socket
gptkbp:usedFor CPU sockets
integrated circuit sockets
memory module sockets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LGA_1155
gptkb:LGA_1700
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5