Questions tagged [packages]
In electronics packages refer to the physical encapsulation of a device. Most package names are standardized, so for example a TO-92 package will have similar dimensions and pin spacing between manufacturers so the same PCB footprint may be used. Be aware however many packages have subtle variations, for example TO-206AA, TO-206AB and TO-206AC.
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Are IC rail tubes sufficient protection for ESD-safe storage?
I've ended up with a collection of spare IC chips and am wondering what lengths I need to take to store them properly with respect to ESD.
Depending on their size they tend to come from the supplier ...
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What are my options for packaging a WLCSP IC as a DIP?
Hypothetically, let's say I have a chip in a super small WLCSP or BGA package that I want to have packaged as a plastic or ceramic DIP. No extra components; just the pads brought out to pins.
Are ...
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Pin 1 in OPA237UA in SO package
I have built some circuit and it doesn't work.
Can I ask if my interpretation of datasheet is correct?
There is no hole, no proper dot on my package, but there is a symbol with 2 concentric circles ...
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To-scale images useful for comparing sizes of small (SOT23 and smaller) packages typical for discrete transistors or diodes?
Is there a to-scale image available somewhere that shows SOT23, SOT323, SOT523, etc. packages used typically for discrete transistors or diodes, so that someone without access to a PCB layout program ...
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Is APDS-9253 pinout really inverted?
I'm drawing the footprint for APDS-9253 and in the datasheet I'm looking at package drawings.
As far as I understand, the top-left drawing is a view from component side, the top-right one from solder ...
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Is this a crystal oscillator?
I've never encountered anything in this package. Is it a crystal oscillator? What are the six pins used for? Would it potentially be ovenized?
All I know is that the manufacturer is Kyocera. Any help ...
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What is the difference between package description and package option?
I am making an ECG sensor schematic on EAGLE and I am concerned if this is something I should be taking into account while designing?
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resistor package size
I am using EasyEDA to design some PCBs, and I am trying to figure out what package to use for your basic 1/4w resistor. The options are-
R-Alial-0.3
R-Alial-0.4
R-Alial-0.5
R-Alial-0.6
R-Alial-0.8
R-...
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Resistors - proper SMD package for newbie
I will be designing an Arduino shield in KiCAD.
This will be my first project in KiCAD.
Considering I am a newbie in PCB design and I will be performing the soldering, what is the correct package size ...
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How to read data from Agilent 34401a using GPIB-USB-B connection
I want to read data from an Agilent 34401a DMM directly into python or matlab so the data can be automatically recorded. However, I can't seem to make the connection. On my computer the device is ...
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How do you do Electro-mechanical Assembly Documentation?
I realize this isn't specifically EE theory related, but I hope EE documentation advice falls within the scope of this forum!
For example, I have an enclosure from a mechanical engineer, and their ...
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SSOP package differences
I want to buy an SMD IC.
More specifically, this one:
https://www.ti.com/product/SN74CBT3251#order-quality
I looked at the page and it offers:
SSOP (DB)
SSOP (DBQ)
TSSOP (PW)
I have this IC and i ...
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What is the difference between TO-3 and TO-204AA packaging?
I am trying to build a circuit for a power amplifier and TO-204AA is the packaging used in the circuit diagram.
KiCad does not have TO-204AA but it has TO-3.
Looking at the image below you will see ...
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Connect crystal to low jitter clock generator
I have this TSX-3225 25MHz crystal. It has two outputs (pin3 and pin1).
I want to connect it to the CDCM61001 low jitter clock generator. The CDCM61001 has one crystal input (XIN).
Should I connect ...
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Reducing Thermal Pad Size Below Official Footprint - Can It Create Manufacturability Problems?
I'm using a DP83867 Ethernet chip by Texas Instruments in an S-PQFP-G64, 10 x 10 mm package, the mechanical dimension and its recommended footprint are shown at the end of the question. As shown, the ...
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