socket

n 1: a bony hollow into which a structure fits

2: where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is

inserted

3: a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted

Socket 8

A physical and electrical specification

for the {x86 processor socket} matching the pins on a {Pentium

Pro} {microprocessor}.

Socket 8 uses a {dual pattern} {PGA}/{SPGA} {LIF}/{ZIF} socket

with 387 pins, arranged 24x26.

(1999-08-04)