What is Socket 3?

What is Socket 3? Processor Sockets 237-Pins PGA 3.3v, 5.0v
Socket: 3
Type: PGA (Pin Grid Array)
Insertion: LIF / ZIF (Low / Zero Insertion Force)
Pins: 237
Pin Layout: 19 x 19 (4 rows)
Processors: 486
Voltage: 3.3v, 5.0v
237 Pin Processor Socket

     Socket3 is the most recent and current socket for 486 class machines. The most important modification from the Socket2 design is support for 3.3 volt power; this allows the socket to use the most recent 486-class processors, including the AMD and Cyrix 5x86 processors. A jumper setting on the motherboard is normally used to select between 3.3 and 5 volt operation. These sockets also support the Pentium OverDrive processors.

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What is Socket 3? Processor Sockets 237-Pins PGA 3.3v, 5.0v