This is an RS232 <=> TTL interface chip that needs no external capacitors. This chip is often used for PIC <=> PC communication.
This chip is in a DIP housing. Suitable sockets are DIP-20-L-(5) (low-cost, flat pins).
DIP-ZIF28 is a ZIF socket that could be used with this chip.
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IC-232-DIP | Maxim MAX232 or equivalent, + 4 * elco |