A QFP or Quad Flat Package is an
integrated circuit package with leads extending from each of the four sides. It is used for
surface mounting (
SMD) only, socketing or hole mounting is not possible. There are versions having from 32 to over 200 pins with a pitch ranging from 0.4 to 1.0 mm. Special cases include
LQFP (Low profile QFP) and
TQFP (Thin QFP).
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Quad Flat Pack - a common package for IC's with higher pin counts. Together with PLCCs, QFPs account for approximately 19% of
integrated circuit packages on a units shipped basis. Use of QFPs is declining.
QUAD FLAT PACK. QFP