I have placed a picture at left, to show a typical DIL Socket = (Dual-In-Line Socket).
Typical Specification as follows:
Dual-In-Line Sockets
A range of high quality,
low-profile, dual-in-line sockets with black glass-reinforced
polyester bodies and tin-plated phosphor-bronze contacts. The contact
is made against the flat face of the IC leg for maximum contact area
and low insertion pressure. Sockets may be mounted end to end to
achieve longer continuous runs of 2 54mm (0 1in.) spaced sockets.
Sockets have chamfered side walls to assist insertion. The
ultra-reliable, precision-stamped, dual-wipe contacts offer an
anti-overstress feature to prevent contact spring damage. One end is
indented for polarisation.
Dimensions:
Pin size: 3.3 x 0.6 x 0.15mm
PCB hole required: 0.8mm
Overall height above PCB: 5.1mm
Height above PCB to base of IC: 4.1mm
Distance between sockets (lengthwise): 2.54mm (0.1in.)
Various types are available.
Hope that assists you.
Kind Regards....
__________________
"The number of inventions increases faster than the need for them at the time" - SparkY
Good Answers: