16 pin DIP socket, a Electronic Component type part.

a 16 pin socket to mount the RS232 chip in, just in case it gets fried.

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Suppliers

Name Info
Mouser 517-4816-3000-CP
Futurlec ICS16
Digikey 3M5463-ND
RS 0402771
Maplin BL19V

Where is it used?

Module Subassembly
DC Motor Driver v1.0 This board allows you to drive 2 small dc motors.
DC Motor Driver v1.1 This board allows you to drive 2 small dc motors. now with leds!
Opto Isolator v1.0 an optical isolator
Opto Isolator v1.1 an optical isolator
PowerComms Board v1.2 The power/communications board, ready to provide power and communications.
PowerComms Board v1.3 The power/communications board, ready to provide power and communications. Now with blinkenlights.

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