All ICs are polarized, and every pin is unique in terms of both location and function. This means the package has to have some way to convey which pin is which. Mos… See more

One of the main distinguishing package type characteristics is the way they mount to a … See more

DIP, short for dual in-line package, is the most common through-hole IC package you'll encounter. These little chips have two parallel rows of pins extending perpendicul… See more

There is a huge variety of surface-mount package types these days. In order to work with surface-mount packaged ICs, you usually need a custom printed circuit board (PCB) mad… See more