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	Pin grid array - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The pin grid array or PGA is a type of packaging used for integrated circuits, particularly microprocessors.
		On a PGA, the integrated circuit (IC) is mounted in a ceramic slab of which one face is covered, or partially covered, in a square array of metal pins.
		The plastic pin grid array (PPGA) and later flip-chip pin grid array (FCPGA) versions were both created by Intel Corporation for their Pentium processors, and are often used on motherboards with ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets to protect the delicate pins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pin_grid_array (191 words)

	Staggered Pin Grid Array - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Staggered Pin Grid Array or SPGA is a style of socket used on an integrated circuit (IC), usually CPUs.
		It consists of two square arrays of pins, offset in both directions by half the minimum distance between pins in one of the arrays.
		As with the pin grid array, there is generally a section in the middle of the IC without any pins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Staggered_Pin_Grid_Array (117 words)

	Method of molding a pin grid array package - Patent 4778641
		Pins are secured in position to extend outward from one face of the PW board in the form of a pin grid array of the desired configuration which is typically a plurality of concentric rings thereby creating a square grid pattern of predetermined spacing.
		Basically, an array of pins having a standard spacing (for example, 100 mils) is located on a printed wiring (PW) board so that they extend outward from one face for joining with the metal traces on a mother board.
		The pins are contacted by metal traces on the PW board that terminate in an array that fronts on the central open area.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4778641.html (2810 words)

	Connection apparatus for interactively accessing an electronic device in a pin grid array socket - Patent 4912401
		In those locations where there are no pins associated with the top array, the signal is interrupted between the two boards and may be rerouted and processed before being sent to the bottom board using locations in the pin grid array that are not used by the electronic device.
		The pin grid array in the bottom board has pins in all the locations normally used by the electronic device, so that the connection to the environment of the device can be made normally.
		Both circuit boards 10,12 are equipped with a pin grid array socket 14,16 or at least a plurality of pin receptacles arranged on a pin grid array layout.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4912401.html (1952 words)

	Making Sense of CPU Packaging
		The vast majority of current CPUs are Pin Grid Array (PGA) designs -- chips whose undersides bristle with a grid pattern of pins, which plug into a socket with scores of tiny holes.
		PGA processors, like the Pentium 4 shown below, feature a pin-out design that allows the CPU to be installed only one way (usually indicated by a notch or mark on the corner where Pin 1 is located) to avoid electrical shorts or physical damage.
		The initials PGA are often preceded by other letters, indicating the many subdivisions or variations of the basic design.
	www.cpuplanet.com /features/article.php/1576411 (710 words)

	Pin Grid Array and Variations (PGA / SPGA / CPGA / PPGA)
		Pin Grid Array or PGA packaging is the standard used for most second through fifth generation processors, starting with the Intel 80286 over a decade ago.
		PGA packages are square or rectangular and have two or more rows of pins going around their perimeter.
		PGA packaging was invented because newer processors with wider data and address buses required a large number of interface pins to the motherboard, and DIP packaging just was not up to the task.
	www.pcguide.com /ref/cpu/char/packPGA-c.html (400 words)

	Pin Grid Array Lead Conditioner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Pins are combed, ensuring that severely bent leads are properly located in the fixture
		The PGA-1500 can be used to properly straighten virtually every commonly used PGA with up to a 23 x 23 pin array.
		Step 3 - The PGA is retracted, rotated 90 degrees and then reinserted into the fixture for a second pass through the automatically activated combing pins.
	www.americantech.com /ATM/pga.html (243 words)

	What is FC-PGA? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: flip chip-pin grid array
		FC-PGA (flip chip-pin grid array) is a microchip design developed by Intel for its faster microprocessors in which the hottest part of the chip is located on the side that is away from the motherboard.
		In general, PGA (pin grid array) chip packages (or PGA form factors, as they are also called), have 370 PINs "arrayed" in a series of square "grids" at the bottom of the microprocessor.
		Currently, two types of PGA chip packages exist for Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors: PPGA (plastic pin grid array) and FC-PGA (flip chip-pin grid array).
	whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,,sid9_gci214545,00.html (464 words)

	Flip-chip pin grid array - Free net encyclopedia
		Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA or FCPGA) is the package of certain Intel Celeron, Pentium III, and Pentium 4 microprocessors.
		The Flip Chip Pin Grid Array is similar to PPGA, except that the silicon core is facing up and the heat slug is exposed.
		Pentium 4 processors are also available in Socket 423 Organic Land Grid Array (OLGA) on Interposer (OOI) (INT2 and INT3) and Socket T LGA775 packaging.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/FCPGA (229 words)

	PGA, Pin Grid Array Package Information
		Still thru-hole, but the package size is reduced by moving pins to the underside of the packages in a grid pattern.
		The pins are located on a 0.1" grid in various patterns.
		The grids is called out by the pins in the x direction and the pins in the y direction.
	www.adapters.com /Packages/pga_package.htm (104 words)

	Pin Grid Array from FOLDOC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		(PGA) A style of integrated circuit socket or pin-out with pins laid out on a square or rectangular grid with a separation of 0.1 inch in each direction.
		The pins near the centre of the array are often missing.
		PGA is often used on motherboards for processors, e.g.
	ftp.sunet.se /foldoc/foldoc.cgi?Pin+Grid+Array (75 words)

	(WO/1999/000836) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTION OF PIN GRID ARRAY PACKAGES FOR BENT LEADS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The device holder contacts the central leadless section of the pin grid array and provides a resting place for the pin grid array before an alignment mechanism grasps the pin grid array.
		The device holder retracts, and the pin grid array descends into the inspection gauge due to gravity.
		If the pin grid array does not lie flatly in the inspection gauge, and is therefore at least partially raised above the inspection gauge, it blocks optical inspection beam, and an output circuit signals the automated operator that the pin grid array has at least one bent lead.
	www.wipo.int /pctdb/en/wo.jsp?KEY=99/00836.990107 (727 words)

	Flip-Chip Technology on Organic Pin Grid Array Packages
		To determine the reliability of these pins, experiments were conducted to evaluate different combinations of pin solder joint structures.
		Additionally, pin pull and pin shear testing were used to quantify the pin strength before and after stresses.
		Legs with M mg and H mg of SnAg and SnSb legs showed comparable pin pull strength and pin shear strength with the exception of the L mg SnAg lot, which had lower pin pull and pin shear strength.
	developer.intel.com /technology/itj/q32000/articles/art_2d.htm (1483 words)

	Engineering surfaces in ceramic pin grid array packaging to inhibit epoxy bleeding - HP - Company Business and ...
		The effects of bleeding are often critical in advanced packaging components such as ceramic pin grid array (CPGA) substrates.
		With increasing pin count and decreasing clearance between the die and the substrate cavity, resolving the problem has become more urgent.
		For our analysis we used a CPGA (ceramic pin grid array) substrate[2] from one of our typical applications (see Figure 1).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0HPJ/is_n3_v49/ai_21073981 (816 words)

	What is PPGA? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: plastic pin grid array
		PPGA (plastic pin grid array) is a microchip design from Intel that has the silicon core of the microchip facing down toward the computer motherboard.
		The core is covered by a heat slug, which helps to dissipate the heat to the heatsink.
		The chip includes 370 pins that plug into a Socket 370 connector on the motherboard.
	whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,289893,sid9_gci557328,00.html (261 words)

	PPGA - Plastic Pin Grid Array
		(Plastic Pin Grid Array) Also known as Socket 370.
		A socket found on motherboards designed for Intel's low-cost PGA Socket 370 Celeron processors.
		PGA Celerons can also be used in Slot 1 motherboards, with the addition of a Socket 370-to-Slot 1 adapter card, such as the Abit "Slotket."
	www.auditmypc.com /acronym/PPGA.asp (121 words)

	Spectrum Semiconductor Materials: Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Plastic Pin Grid Arrays were first developed in 1993 to combat power supply decoupling issues in high-performance microprocessors.
		This square chip packaging technology was designed for microprocessors with greater numbers of transistors on each chip than previous models.
		Unlike ceramic pin grid arrays (CPGA) the PPGA package offers a greater amount of thermal resistance, improved electrical performance and power distribution.
	www.spectrum-semi.com /products/ppga.html (82 words)

	Why the cpu Pin change? (Pin Grid Array) - TechSpot OpenBoards
		Basically the more pins they put on the CPU the more memory that it can address.
		The reason behind the pin package change is to electrically accommodate future Pentium 4 processors.
		I was very frsustrated by the way Intel always change its number of pins, and was wondering why AMD could stay constant for so long.
	www.techspot.com /vb/topic785.html (1348 words)

	Pin Grid Array - OneLook Dictionary Search
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		Pin Grid Array : Free On-line Dictionary of Computing [home, info]
		Phrases that include Pin Grid Array: plastic pin grid array, organic pin grid array
	www.onelook.com /cgi-bin/cgiwrap/bware/dofind.cgi?word=Pin+Grid+Array (99 words)

	Japanese Patent 3727412 B2 - pin grid array socket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		At pin grid array socket which is provided with contact member of plural which was inserted respectively in throughhole of housing and said plural which throughhole of being done configuration, so being plural has been established by grid at first housing and second housing combination thing and
		electrical continuity between the inner contact piece is inserted, said contact pin and the said inner contact piece is pin grid array socket.
		Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g.
	cxp.paterra.com /jppatent3727412.html (217 words)

	Spectrum Semiconductor Materials: Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ceramic Pin Grid Array Packages offer high I/O signal carrying capacity, excellent electrical performance and high thermal heat dissipation, with minimum package size.
		This through-hole mount package is typically square in shape with gold-plated pins brazed in a matrix pattern to the bottom or top of the package.
		These packages are PPGA's or Plastic Pin Grid Arrays.
	www.spectrum-semi.com /products/cpga.html (124 words)

	Pin Grid Array VS SEC/Slot 1 - CertForums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		I was wondering if anyone can inform me of if/why intel delevoped the slot 1 for its new processors ie intel PIII and then on some revisions reverted back to the PGA format.
		Take a look at this webpage, its not 100% of what your looking for but there is a section about the change from sec to pga etc. if you click the dropdown menu on the page then choose the Pentium III and Celeron.
		Thanks everyone the answer still hasnt presented itself to me but its one of those questions what was annoying me! I hope you man manages to unglue himself form the servers!
	www.certforums.co.uk /forums/showthread.php?t=430 (370 words)

	CUSTOM PIN GRID ARRAY ADAPTER MODULES RECONFIGURE OBSOLETE CHIP PACKAGES
		Accutek Custom Pin Grid Array Adapter Modules are produced to customer specifications and eliminate the need for redesigning circuit boards. Applications include SRAM arrays, high pin count ASICS, microcontrollers, DRAMs, Flash and obsolete DIP and ZIP logic components.
		Available with machined or flat contact pins. All modules are designed in-house using PCB CAD workstations. Final assembly and 100% testing are also performed in-house. A variety of pin lengths with varying diameters as well as custom sizes and spacing can be specified with different materials and finishes.
		Custom Pin Grid Array Adapter Modules are priced according to configuration and quantity.
	www.accutekmicro.com /press_details.cfm?Press_ID=1 (139 words)

	cpu socket on GlobalSpec (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The term CPU socket (or CPU slot) is widely used to describe the connector linking the motherboard to the CPU(s) in certain types of desktop and server computers,...
		The number of pins found on the bottom of a Socket A CPU totals 462, and this is one of the few formats that is not named for the number of pins found on the processor..
		Three sides of the CPU pins seem to locate fine but one side does not.
	industrial-computers.globalspec.com /Industrial-Directory/cpu_socket (862 words)

	Sockets, Pin Grid Array (PGA) - Worldwide
		We specialize in IC Sockets and Adapters for BGA, PGA, CSP, PLCC, DIP, and SIP packages as well as IC Package Conversion and Test Emulator Adapters and a wide variety of Board to Board Connectors, Relay Sockets, Test Jacks and Terminals.
		Standard and custom designs are available, all featuring screw-machined terminals for superior quality and field-proven performance.
		North America's largest manufacturer of machined pin connectors.
	www.kellysearch.com /qz-product-85805.html (1288 words)

	Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array - FC-PGA
		Short for Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array, Flip Chip is a process of flipping the chip die is placed directly on top of solder balls and than baked to fuse the solder joints.
		This method allows for easy mass-production of computer processors by eliminating the need for wire bonding and helps save time and money.
		The FC-PGA is a 370-pin zero insert force (ZIF) socket
	www.xmission.com /~comphope/jargon/f/fcpga.htm (97 words)

	ACRO.IT: FC-PGA - Flip Chip - Pin Grid Array - Intel ®
		Flip Chip - Pin Grid Array - Intel ®
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	www.acro.it /FC-PGA.html (203 words)

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		(P-G-A) Chip packaging type that locates connecting pins on the bottom in a square-within-square design.
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	www.cknow.com /ckinfo/p/PGA-PinGridArray.html (64 words)

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