What is Dual in-line package?
[[File:Three IC circuit chips.JPG|thumb|300px|Three dual in-line package [[integrated circuit]]s]] [[File:DIP switch 01 Pengo.jpg|thumb|A DIP switch, where switches are put in a dual in-line package]] A '''dual in-line package''' is one way of making [[microchip]]s and other [[integrated circuit]]s. The circuit is put inside of a container made out of materials such as [[plastic]] or [[ceramic]]. All the wires of the circuit are connected to metal pins, and they stick out of the package on two sides. This way the circuit is able to be used from inside the package. Things can also be put in a dual in-line package that are not integrated circuits. A [[DIP switch]] is one example of this, where there are switches on top of the package instead of a circuit inside. {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Electronic circuits]]