Editorial Team - PCB Directory
Jan 31, 2023
QFP and QFN are two types of surface mount technology (SMT) packages used for electronic components. QFP stands for "quad flat package" and QFN stands for "quad flat no-lead" package.
The main difference between the two is that QFP packages have leads (also known as pins) that protrude from the bottom of the package and are used to connect the package to a printed circuit board (PCB), while QFN packages do not have leads and are instead connected to the PCB using surface mount technology.
Other differences between QFP and QFN packages include:
In general, QFP packages are used for components that require a high number of connections or a large amount of space on the PCB, while QFN packages are used for components that require a smaller number of connections and have a smaller footprint on the PCB.
Feature
QFP
QFN
Pins
32 to over 100
Less than 32
Lead pitch
Smaller
Larger
Leads
Protrude from the bottom of the package, used to connect the package to the PCB
No leads, connected to PCB using SMT
Size
Typically larger than QFN packages
Typically smaller than QFP packages
Suitable for components
Those that require a high number of connections or a large amount of space on the PCB
Those that require a smaller number of connections and have a limited amount of space on the PCB
Click here to learn more about QFN Packages.
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