What are those 16pin fusible link packages called?

[cj7hawk]

The type you sometimes see installed instead of dipswitches... they have a DIP package, with 8 cross-links that you break with a small tool or screwdriver to make something akin to a permanently set dip switch... Often seen in address selection logic of old cards.

Something similar to a 4116R-1-100 resistor network, but with actual exposed metal strips in the package with no resistance.

Do they have a name? And does anyone still sell them?

I looked up things like fusible links, which is what I thought they were called (DIP Fusible Links) but got nothing.

Any suggestions appreciated -

Thanks.

 

[Chuck(G)]

DIP shunts.

 

[modem7]

Do they have a name?

For an example, see 'IBM Asynchronous Communications Adapter' at [here]. On page 20 of the technical manual, IBM refers to them as 'shunt modules'.

An earlier thread on the subject is at [here].

 

[cj7hawk]

Seems that it's difficult to find a common terminology, but once I found a few I found more - thank you for the initial pointers.

Breakable Shunts got me the best result, along with Programmable Shunts. Sometimes adding in DIP helped, but not as much. Seems these are in short supply now.

 

[gslick]

A TE Connectivity 1825190-7 is an 8-position / 16-pin DIP shunt.

https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-1825190-7.html

In the US you can buy them from Digi-Key or Mouser for around $1.30 each.