AN 71: Guidelines for Handling J-Lead, QFP, BGA, FBGA, and Lidless FBGA Devices

ID 683255
Date 3/29/2019
Public

1. Guidelines for Handling J-Lead, QFP, BGA, FBGA, and Lidless FBGA Devices

This application note provides guidelines for handling J-Lead, Quad Flat Pack (QFP), and Ball-Grid Array (BGA, including FineLine BGA [FBGA] and lidless FBGA packaging) devices to preserve the quality of these devices during storage, shipment, and transfer and to ensure easier soldering.

Devices that use surface-mount J-Lead, QFP, BGA, FBGA, and lidless BGA are now common on boards because they provide density, size, and cost benefits. However, a few precautions are necessary to protect these devices from mechanical damage during transportation and storage.

Note: All lidless flip chip and wire bond packages are non-vented packages. All other flip chip packages are vented packages.