Packaging and assembly

Which surface-mount package has gull-wing leads coming out of two sides?

  1. ASOP
  2. BQFP
  3. CBGA
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Answer: A. SOP

An SOP (Small Outline Package) is a surface-mount package with leads bent like gull wings coming out of its two long sides. A QFP has leads on all four sides, and a BGA has solder balls on its bottom.

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