SMD to DIP Adapter PCB (SOT23, SOP, SSOP, SOIC)

Which board do I need? Answer 3 questions to find the right type

1. What are you making? Trying out a circuit, no soldering A soldered, permanent circuit My own etched or milled PCB Using a tiny SMD chip by hand

2. Which matters more? Low cost, for a simple or school project A tougher board that takes re-soldering

3. How many sides? Parts on one side is fine Pads on both sides (stronger joints, wiring underneath)

The four board types in one look

Breadboard Push parts in, no solder. Reuse it again and again.

Zero PCB (brown) Phenolic, single sided. Cheapest way to solder a circuit.

Green PCB (FR4) Glass epoxy, stronger pads. Single or double sided.

Copper clad Solid copper sheet. Etch or mill your own tracks.

Size tip: the 2nd photo on each board shows it to scale next to an Arduino Uno (6.9 x 5.3 cm). Double sided boards have plated holes, so joints are stronger and pads lift less often. Etching copper clad needs ferric chloride, listed in the copper clad section.