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IC Package Principles and Functional Characteristics

IC Package Principles and Functional Characteristics

This article will introduce some of the packaging principles and functional characteristics of everyday ICs. By understanding the packaging of vari...

Integrated Circuits

Integrated Circuits

Integrated circuits (ICs) are a keystone of modern electronics. They are the heart and brains of most circuits. They are the ubiquitous little blac...

Basic Electronic Components – Types, Functions, Symbols

Basic Electronic Components – Types, Functions, Symbols

Types of Electronic Components These are of 2 types: Passive and Active Components.Both these types of components can be either Through-Hole or SM...

Ball Grid Array (BGA) advantages disadvantages and its types

Ball Grid Array (BGA) advantages disadvantages and its types

Ball Grid Array (BGA) and Types: Today most of the electronic gadgets, equipment and many hand held electronic devices are extensively using miniat...

What is a BGA package?

What is a BGA package?

BGA is the abbreviation of  Ball Grid Array. This, in a general form, is an array of small sized / tiny metallic conductor balls that are arranged ...

What is BGA Chip ?

What is BGA Chip ?

BGA (Ball Grid Array)  is a technology for surface mounting ICs using small balls on the underside of the chip package instead of pins. BGA is some...