Ball Grid Array (BGA)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf surface-mount packaging technology
gptkbp:advantage improved electrical performance
higher pin density
better heat dissipation
difficult to inspect solder joints
requires X-ray inspection
difficult to rework
gptkbp:alternativeTo quad flat package (QFP)
gptkbp:assembly pick-and-place machine
reflow oven
gptkbp:ballPitch varies by package
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
industrial equipment
computers
mobile devices
automotive electronics
gptkbp:component printed circuit boards (PCBs)
gptkbp:failureMode solder joint cracking
voids in solder balls
gptkbp:feature array of solder balls
gptkbp:game solder
lead-free solder
tin-lead solder
gptkbp:hasVariant ceramic BGA (CBGA)
chip scale package (CSP)
flip-chip BGA (FCBGA)
micro BGA (μBGA)
plastic BGA (PBGA)
tape BGA (TBGA)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ball Grid Array (BGA)
gptkbp:inspectionBody X-ray imaging
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:pieceCount varies by package
gptkbp:reflowProcess solder balls melt during reflow soldering
gptkbp:reliability high for thermal cycling
gptkbp:replacedBy dual in-line package (DIP)
pin grid array (PGA)
gptkbp:reworkMethod hot air rework station
gptkbp:solderBallsLocation underside of the package
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:JEDEC
gptkbp:type surface-mount
chip carrier
gptkbp:usedBy semiconductor industry
electronics manufacturers
gptkbp:usedFor integrated circuits
gptkbp:usedIn microprocessors
ASICs
FPGAs
memory devices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:POP_(package_on_package)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6