Plastic Dual In-Line Package (DIP) | General electronics, prototyping, embedded systems | Plastic encapsulation (UL 94 V-0 flame rating) 14-40 pins (ISO 9328) 14x14mm footprint (IEC 60607) | ▲▲ Easy handling (ideal for manual soldering) Cost-effective (20% cheaper than BGA) Withstands 10,000+ thermal cycles (JEDEC JESD22-A108) | Larger footprint (compared to QFN: 5x5mm) Higher profile (3mm vs 1mm for QFN) |
Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) | Mobile devices, IoT sensors | Leads on sides/bottom (IPC-7351) 0.5mm pitch (IEC 61187) 5x5mm footprint (ISO 9328) | ▲▲▲ Compact design (40% smaller board space) 15% better thermal performance (JEDEC JESD51-2) | Requires reflow soldering 30% higher cost than DIP |
Ball Grid Array (BGA) | High-density applications (smartphones) | Solder balls on bottom (IPC-7351) 0.8mm pitch (IEC 61187) 10x10mm footprint (ISO 9328) | ▲▲▲▲ Up to 500 pins (industry-leading density) 20% better thermal performance than QFN | Expensive (50% costlier) Difficult to inspect/repair |
Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) | Automotive electronics, industrial controls | 0.15mm pitch (IEC 61187) 14-24 pins (IPC-7351) 8x12mm footprint (ISO 9328) | ▲ Balance between size and ease of handling (50% smaller than DIP) 25% cheaper than QFN | Limited pin count (max 24) Lower thermal efficiency |
Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP) | Memory modules, portable devices | 0.8mm thickness (IEC 61187) 48-160 pins (IPC-7351) 12x20mm footprint (ISO 9328) | ▲▲ Ultra-thin profile (30% thinner than SOIC) Ideal for memory applications | Fragile (prone to bending) Lower thermal performance |
Ceramic Dual In-Line Package (CDIP) | Aerospace, military systems | Ceramic material (MIL-PRF-38535) 14-24 pins (IPC-7351) 14x14mm footprint (ISO 9328) | ▲▲▲ Superior thermal/moisture resistance (survives 200°C, MIL-STD-883) | Heavy/expensive (double cost of plastic DIP) Larger footprint |