Many microchips these days are only available in a SMD (Surface Mount Device) packages. These chips have very tiny legs that are very close together making them super difficult to individually solder. The leg spacing and orientation also means that the chips can not be put in a breadboard for experimentation.
A breakout board is a basic printed circuit board PCB that has the surface mount chip soldered on and some or all of the pins connected to more easily accessible solder points or holes.
In addition the breakout board may include a few little passive components like resistors or capacitors to support the main microchip so you don't need to add them.
Code: SKU-000051
Low-cost basic SOIC break out boards. These are custom PCB boards that interface standard SOIC devices to standard .1" headers. Pad layout fits all standard SOIC devices. 28-SOIC Standard .6" spacing between pins. Will fit directly into a standard width (600 mil) DIP socket. More Details...
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Code: SKU-002175
The SparkFun 8-Pin SOIC to DIP Adaptor is a small PCB that lets you adapt SOIC packages into a DIP footprint. These tiny boards are useful for modding and upgrading devices that use 8-pin DIP ICs, when the upgraded IC is only available in a SOIC footprint. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000109
This 6 pin SOT-23 to DIP adaptor enables you to convert a tiny surface mount SOT-23 package like many MOSFETS or regulators to a easy to work with DIP component. The pin spacings fit a standard breadboard or you can solder wires to the holes instead for permanent installations. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000055
8, 16, 20, and 28-Pin SSOP to DIP break out boards. The footprint was rotated to accommodate different width SSOP devices and can be used with any pin count up to 28 pins. Designed to be used with 0.65mm pitch devices but can also be used with 0.025" pitch devices (comes out to ~0.635mm). More Details...
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Code: SKU-000052
8-Pin SSOP to DIP break out board. The footprint was rotated to accommodate different width SSOP devices and can be used with 8 pin SSOPs. Designed to be used with 0.65mm pitch devices but can also be used with 0.025" pitch devices (comes out to ~0.635mm). More Details...
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Code: SKU-002115
The SparkFun MAX31855K Thermocouple Breakout is a simple 14-bit resolution, SPI-compatible, serial interface thermocouple digitiser that makes reading a wide range of temperatures possible. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000323
This is the breakout board for the thumb joystick . Pins are broken out to a 0.1" header and includes 4 mounting holes in the corners. Dimensions: 1" x 1.25" Documents: Schematic Eagle Files Tutorial GitHub More Details...
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Code: SKU-001845
This is the SparkFun “Time-of-Flight” Range Finder, a breakout for the VL6180 distance sensor. Unlike most distance sensors that rely reflected light intensity or reflected angles to determine range, the VL6180 uses a precise clock to measure the time it takes light to bounce back from a surface. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000556
We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you want to access the microUSB port on something, you might want this. We broke out all 5 pins with a vertical microUSB connector for your prototyping needs. Documents: Schematic Eagle Files GitHub More Details...
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Code: SKU-000537
This new version now has all 5 pins broken out on the connector. We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you need to add a miniUSB/USB Mini-B connector to your breadboard - here it is. Also good for an un-regulated, non-limited 5V supply up to 100mA. More Details...
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