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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Why do some diodes have a glass package?
Put simply, why do some diodes such as most Zeners and Schottky diodes have a glass package as opposed to the more traditional plastic package?
Is it ease of manufacturing, thermal properties, or ...
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Is there a difference between SOIC and SOP?
I'm looking at two integrated circuit packages: SOIC and SOP. They seem (almost) identical (pitch, overall size, etc...)
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Is there any important differences between these two packages that ...
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ICs ("chips") are typically packaged in what material?
ICs are typically packaged (encapsulated) in a black "plastic". What is this packaging material made of?
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What's the main differences between a TSSOP and a SOIC and when would you use one over the other? [closed]
I was recently looking at some SPI SRAM chips at Mouser and noticed that a particular IC came in both a SOIC-8 and TSSOP-8 ...
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What is the difference between SOT 23 and SOT 23-3 package types?
I am faced with two types of packaging:
SOT 23
SOT 23-3
Is there some difference between them?
Based an article in Wikipedia it seems like there are no differences.
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What well-known ICs have essentially no packaging?
As a kid I once found a calculator whose IC was protected only by a loose plastic cover. With the cover removed, and with appropriate lighting, I could make out distinct features of the IC– including ...
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Why is there copper on the side of this package?
I'm searching around digi-key when I noticed one of the MEMS oscillators has these copper pieces on the edge of the package:
I'm not talking about the pads, I'm just talking about those little copper ...
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Using decapped ICs in production
We were looking for a very specific type of ADC in a small package for one of our projects, and found something suitable in a TSSOP. We wanted to save more space, so looked into getting bare dies; the ...
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Tradeoffs when choosing the op-amp package: quad vs dual vs single
Let's say as an example that I need to use four op-amps in my project. I don't have any super strict requirement of space and price.
Which are the parameters to take into account when choosing the ...
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Why do many old ceramic packages have a gold line?
I noticed a lot (but not all) of ceramic packages seem to have a gold line.
What is the function of this line? (I'm not talking about the soldered cap that the die will be placed under, but the gold ...
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What is the difference between VQFP, HVQFP, TQFP & PQFP?
VSC7145XRU-31/C - this IC uses PQFP package
the replacement component for that TLK2201 uses HVQFP package
also TLK2541 uses TQFP
that's why i wanted to know whats the clear difference between ...
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What is µMAX IC package?
While ordering free samples from Maxim I have often seen components packaged as µMAX.
What is µMAX? When googling for it all I get are some Maxim components. If I look at google images I get an ...
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What is the impact of package on SMD capacitor
Most of electronic component exist in different package for different reason, it can either be power rating, reachable value, power dissipation... As far as I understood, the size of resistor ...
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What is a good methodology to identify small SMD components?
Having been in the position of trying to identify a strip of mystery 0603 components I found on my floor, I thought a good general question to pose to this community might be what a recommended set of ...
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