DIP
1. Short for Dual In-line Package, a DIP is
a chip encased in a hard plastic casing with pins along each of the sides of the plastic casing. In the picture to the right, is an example of a DIP found on a computer motherboard that has been soldered
into place. Finally, below is also an illustration of a comparison between a DIP
and a SIP that are not connected to any
circuit board.
2. A dip may also refer to a voltage drop.
Also see: BGA, Electronics definitions, SIP